Teams that lost in the World Cup – Fifa World Cup | Winless Nations World Cup | World Cup Teams

Ramesh Mathew

Published: June 20, 2026 10:55 AM IST

3 minutes Read

• So far 84 teams have lined up in the World Cup. 16 of them have yet to win a single match. For some, draws are as sweet as victory. The goals scored by some have gone down in history. What are those 16 teams? What are their quirks and quirks? Eminent sports journalist Ramesh Mathew evaluates in ‘Word Cup’ column.

There are 195 independent countries in the world, including the Vatican, which is only 108 acres. 84 countries, both existing and non-existent, have already taken part in the World Cup. But curiously, 16 of those countries failed to win a single match. For some, at least some matches are even

English Summary:

World Cup teams without a win include 16 nations, with Egypt being the most prominent despite featuring star players like Mohamed Salah. The list also includes teams with unique histories, like El Salvador, which suffered the tournament’s heaviest defeat, and Indonesia, which played only a single World Cup match.

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