World Cup history
Serbia (Orlovi) has appeared at 13 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Fourth 1930, 1962 (as Yugoslavia). Founded in 1919, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the UEFA pool, coached by Dragan Stojković.
- World Cup appearances13
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishFourth 1930, 1962 (as Yugoslavia)
- Head coachDragan Stojković
- Founded1919
- FIFAUEFA
Star players
- Dušan Vlahović
- Sergej Milinković-Savić
- Aleksandar Mitrović
- Dušan Tadić
- Filip Kostić
Path to the trophy
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Serbia won the World Cup?
Serbia has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Fourth 1930, 1962 (as Yugoslavia).
Who is the head coach of Serbia?
Dragan Stojković leads Serbia into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Serbia played in the World Cup?
Serbia has appeared 13 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Serbia's star players?
Dušan Vlahović, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Aleksandar Mitrović, Dušan Tadić, Filip Kostić.
What confederation does Serbia represent?
Serbia plays in the UEFA confederation.
When does Serbia play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Serbia's nickname?
Orlovi
Plan your Serbia World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
