Since the 2000s, Senegal began to surge and became a more competitive opponent in the Africa Cup of Nations. The 2002 tournament marked the best ever result in Senegalese football history, with the team falling to Cameroon 2–3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final. Senegal once again finished as runners-up in 2019, losing the final 0–1 to Algeria. Following a successful FIFA World Cup debut in 2002, in which the side reached the quarter-finals, Senegal officially established itself as a new powerhouse in Africa. In spite of this improvement, however, Senegal is yet to win an AFCON title in its history.