Trinidad and Tobago national football team

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Trinidad and Tobago
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Nickname(s) The Soca Warriors
Association Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA)
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach Dwight Yorke
Captain Kevin Molino
Most caps Angus Eve (117)
Top scorer Stern John (70)
Home stadium Hasely Crawford Stadium
FIFA code TRI
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 102 Decrease2.svg 1 (18 September 2025) [1]
Highest25 (June 2001)
Lowest106 (October 2010)
First international
Flag of British Guiana (1955-1966).svg  Guiana 1–4 Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago (1889-1958).svg
(British Guiana; 21 July 1905) [2]
Biggest win
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 15–0 Anguilla  Flag of Anguilla.svg
(Arima, Trinidad and Tobago; 10 November 2019)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 7–0 Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg
(Mexico City, Mexico; 8 October 2000)
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 7–0 Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg
(Orlando, United States; 31 January 2021)
World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2006 )
Best resultGroup stage (2006)
CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
Appearances19 (first in 1967 )
Best resultRunners-up (1973)

The Trinidad and Tobago national football team, nicknamed the "Soca Warriors", represents the twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in international football. It is controlled by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association, which is a member of CONCACAF and FIFA since 1964, and also a member of CFU.

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The national team competes in the World Cup, Gold Cup, and the Nations League, as well as other competitions by invitation. The Soca Warriors' lone appearance at the FIFA World Cup came in 2006, after the team defeated Bahrain 2–1 on aggregate in the CONCACAFAFC intercontinental play-off. The team has qualified for the CONCACAF Gold Cup on 18 occasions with their best performance in 2000, after reaching the semi-finals, finishing third. However, the national team did experience great success at the defunct Caribbean Cup, having won the sub-continental competition ten times and runners-up on seven occasions.

The separate Trinidad and Tobago national football teams are not related to the national team and are not directly affiliated with the game's governing bodies of FIFA or CONCACAF, but are affiliated with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association.

History

1970s

At the 1973 CONCACAF Championship, Trinidad and Tobago fell two points short of qualifying for the 1974 World Cup in controversial fashion. Trinidad and Tobago lost a crucial game on 4 December 1973 against hosts Haiti 2–1 after being denied five goals. The referee, José Roberto Henríquez of El Salvador, and Canadian linesman James Higuet were subsequently banned for life by FIFA for the dubious events of the match. [3] [4] [5]

1980s to 1990s: The Strike Squad

Trinidad and Tobago came within one game of qualifying for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Nicknamed the "Strike Squad" during the qualifying campaign, Trinidad and Tobago needed only a draw to qualify in their final game played at home against the United States on 19 November 1989. In front of an over-capacity crowd of more than 30,000 at the National Stadium on "Red Day", [6] Paul Caligiuri of the United States scored the only goal of the game in the 38th minute dashing Trinidad and Tobago's qualification hopes. [7] For the good behaviour of the crowd at the stadium, despite the devastating loss and overcrowded stands, the spectators of Trinidad and Tobago were awarded the FIFA Fair Play Award in 1989. [8]

2000s

2006 FIFA World Cup

In 2006, Leo Beenhakker (1942-2025) was the manager of the national football team of Trinidad and Tobago Leo Beenhakker 20 02 2008 (1) (cropped).jpg
In 2006, Leo Beenhakker (1942–2025) was the manager of the national football team of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago qualified for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, its first-ever qualification for the tournament. During their qualifying campaign, they sat at the bottom of the table in the final round of qualifying with one point from three. However, after the arrival of Leo Beenhakker as team coach and the recalling of veteran players Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy, Trinidad and Tobago reversed its fortunes and placed fourth in the group. They qualified via a play-off against Bahrain, recovering from a 1–1 draw at home to win 1–0 in Manama, Bahrain to book a place in the finals. As a result, Trinidad and Tobago became the smallest country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, a record they held until Iceland reached their first World Cup in 2018.

In Germany, Trinidad and Tobago were grouped with England, Sweden and Paraguay in Group B.They played their initial game, drawing 0–0 against Sweden, even though they were reduced to ten men early in the second half. They faced losses in their remaining matches against England and Paraguay, each by a 2–0 margin.

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of England.svg  England 321052+37
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 312032+15
Flag of Paraguay (1990-2013).svg  Paraguay 31022203
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 301204−41
Team  Score  Team
Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 0–0 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
England  Flag of England.svg 2–0 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago
Paraguay  Flag of Paraguay (1990-2013).svg 2–0 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago

2010s

2010 World Cup Cycle

Trinidad and Tobago began their campaign in the second round against Bermuda. Trinidad and Tobago lost the first match 2–1 at home, but bounced back to win the away leg 2–0 to progress to the third round 3–2 on aggregate. The Soca Warriors entered Group 1 alongside the United States, Guatemala, and Cuba. They then progressed to the Hexagonal round, finishing second in the group with eleven points from six games. There they faced Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico and the United States. The group began badly for Trinidad and Tobago as they drew 2–2 with El Salvador after leading 2–0, and then drew 1–1 with Honduras. Three consecutive losses, to the United States, Costa Rica and Mexico, put the Soca Warriors in last place with two points from five matches. After defeating El Salvador 1–0, they suffered further losses to Honduras and the United States the following month, ending their hopes of qualifying, and they eventually finished bottom of the group.

2014 World Cup Cycle

Trinidad and Tobago entered qualification for the 2014 World Cup in the second round as a seeded team, with Guyana, Bermuda and Barbados also drawn in Group B. The Soca Warriors defeated Bermuda (1–0) and Barbados (2–0) in their first two matches. However, on 7 October 2011, they lost away to Bermuda in Devonshire Parish 2–1. [9] The team recovered four days later by defeating Barbados 4–0 in the Hasely Crawford Stadium with a hat-trick from Lester Peltier. [10] Entering the final two matches in the Second Round, Trinidad and Tobago were in second place, behind Guyana by one point. As only the group winners would advance to the third round, the Soca Warriors needed to take four points in the two matches against Guyana to advance. Trinidad and Tobago first traveled to Providence, Guyana to face the Golden Jaguars on 11 November 2011. With an early goal from Ricky Shakes and another from Leon Cort in the 81st minute, Trinidad and Tobago trailed 2–0 and faced elimination. Kenwyne Jones pull a goal back in the 93rd minute, but the match ended 2–1 to Guyana. [11] On 12 January 2012, Otto Pfister was sacked after the country's earliest exit from World Cup qualification since 1994. [12]

2018 World Cup Cycle

Trinidad and Tobago entered qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the fourth round and were drawn into Group C with Guatemala, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the United States. The team finished second in the group with 11 points to qualify for the Hexagonal. However, they finished in sixth place in the final round with only six points, even though they eliminated the United States from World Cup contention with a 2–1 victory in the final match.

2022 World Cup Cycle

Trinidad and Tobago entered qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the first round and were drawn into Group F with Saint Kitts and Nevis, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and Guyana. The team finished second in the group with 8 points and failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

2026 World Cup Cycle

Trinidad and Tobago entered qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the second round and were drawn into Group B with Saint Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Bahamas, and Costa Rica.

Team image

Home stadium

Hasely Crawford Stadium became the home of the national team in 1980 HCStadium2013.jpg
Hasely Crawford Stadium became the home of the national team in 1980

For the first eighty years of their existence, Trinidad and Tobago played their home matches all around the country with Queen's Park Oval, generally thought of as the most picturesque and largest of the old cricket grounds in the West Indies, as the most often used venue. [13] The cricket ground served as the country's largest stadium until the new National Stadium was built in Mucurapo, Port of Spain, to host the nation's athletics competitions and international football matches.

The stadium later was renovated and renamed after Hasely Crawford, the first person from Trinidad and Tobago to win an Olympic gold medal, prior to Trinidad and Tobago hosting the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 23,000 and is owned by the Trinidad and Tobago government and managed through the Ministry of Sport via its special purpose state agency called SporTT. [14]

In recent years, the TTFA have hosted matches at the smaller 10,000 seat Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, citing a problem with the lighting system at Hasely Crawford Stadium, lower expenses for matches at Ato Boldon, and fans being seated closer to the pitch. [15] Trinidad and Tobago hosted two games during "The Hex" in late 2017. They lost to Honduras 1–2 on 1 September 2017. On 10 October 2017, Trinidad and Tobago defeated the United States 2–1, causing the United States to fail to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. Ato Boldon Stadium has since hosted friendlies against Grenada, Guyana, and Panama.

Supporters

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Trinidad and Tobago supporters before the team's opening 2006 World Cup match against Sweden

The major supporters' group for the national team is the Soca Warriors Supporters Club or the "Warrior Nation". The group is a non-profit organisation that is independent of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association. Formed shortly after Trinidad and Tobago secured qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the supporters' club was organised by Soca Warriors Online founder Inshan Mohammed and Nigel Myers.

The group's activities include promoting teams locally and globally, lobbying the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association as representatives of football fans, advocating fair pricing and allocation of event tickets, organising travel for fans to home and away matches, providing a family-oriented fans' organisation, and promoting football among the young people of Trinidad and Tobago.

Kit sponsorship

Kit supplierPeriod
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Rossi1989
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Umbro 1992
Flag of Mexico.svg Atletica1999
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Power2000
Flag of Italy.svg L-Sporto2001–2002
Flag of Brazil.svg Finta 2004–2005
Flag of Germany.svg Adidas 2005–2010
Flag of Spain.svg Joma 2014–2017
Flag of the United States.svg Capelli Sport 2019
Flag of the United States.svg BOL2021–2023
Flag of the United States.svg Capelli Sport2023–present

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2024

8 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg1–7Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
17:30  UTC−4
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Report (FIFA)
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: SKNFA Technical Center
Attendance: 165
Referee: Marco Antonio Ortíz Nava (Mexico)
10 October 2024–25 Nations League Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg2–2Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago Cuba
--:--  UTC−5 Stadium: TBD
14 October 2024–25 Nations League Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg3–1Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba Trinidad and Tobago
--:--  UTC−5 Stadium: TBD
17 December Friendly Saudi Arabia  Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg3–1Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago Saudi Arabia
--:--  UTC+3
Stadium: TBD

2025

25 March 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg4–0Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
Stadium: Ato Boldon Stadium
15 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup United States  Flag of the United States.svg5–0Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago San Jose, United States
15:00  UTC−7
Report Stadium: PayPal Park
Attendance: 12,610
Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)
19 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg1–1Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti Houston, United States
17:45  UTC−5
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Referee: Ismael Cornejo (El Salvador)
22 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Saudi Arabia  Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg1–1Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago Paradise, United States
16:00  UTC−7
Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
Referee: Keylor Herrera (Costa Rica)
5 September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg0–0Flag of Curacao.svg  Curaçao Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
20:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain
Attendance: 20,182
Referee: Katia García (Mexico)
9 September 2025 (2025-09-09) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg2–0Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago Kingston, Jamaica
19:00  UTC−5 Report Stadium: Independence Park, Kingston
Attendance: 25,016
Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala)
10 October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Bermuda  Flag of Bermuda.svgvFlag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago Bermuda
--:-- Stadium: TBD
14 October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Curaçao  Flag of Curacao.svgvFlag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago Curaçao
--:-- Stadium: TBD
13 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svgvFlag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Trinidad and Tobago
--:-- Stadium: TBD
18 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svgvFlag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda Trinidad and Tobago
--:-- Stadium: TBD

Coaching staff

PositionStaff
Technical Director Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Anton Corneal
Head Coach Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Dwight Yorke
Assistant Coach Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Derek King
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Russell Latapy
Flag of England.svg Neil Wood
Goalkeeper Coach Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Rogerius Kimble
Strength & Conditiong Coach Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Crea
Academy Manager Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Borlin Kumar Jr.
Equipment Manager Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Mack Cummings
Fitness Coach Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Renatus Prince
Doctor Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Georginus Southwood
Logistics Manager Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Anil Chowdhury
Physiotherapist Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Denzal Carr
Massage Therapist/Trainer Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Hakeem Edwards
Team Manager Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Elanus Turing
Media Officer Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Cletus Monroe

Managers

Players

For all past and present players who have appeared for the national team, see Trinidad and Tobago national team players.

Current squad

The following players were named in the preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF third round matches against Curaçao and Jamaica on 5 and 9 September 2025; respectively. [16]

Caps and goals updated as of 5 September 2025, after the match against Curaçao.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Marvin Phillip (1984-08-01) 1 August 1984 (age 41)1010 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Central
211 GK Jabari St. Hillaire (1999-11-19) 19 November 1999 (age 25)30 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Defence Force
221 GK Denzil Smith (1999-10-12) 12 October 1999 (age 25)200 Flag of the United States.svg AV Alta
1 GK Greg Ranjitsingh (1993-07-18) 18 July 1993 (age 32)10 Flag of the United States.svg New York City
1 GK Jabari Brice (1999-02-22) 22 February 1999 (age 26)00 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Central

22 DF Darnell Hospedales (1999-03-13) 13 March 1999 (age 26)60 Flag of Jamaica.svg Montego Bay United
32 DF Kobi Henry (2004-04-26) 26 April 2004 (age 21)10 Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake
42 DF Isaiah Garcia (1998-04-22) 22 April 1998 (age 27)100 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Defence Force
52 DF Josiah Trimmingham (1996-12-14) 14 December 1996 (age 28)141 Flag of Jamaica.svg Montego Bay
62 DF Jerrin Jackie (2001-04-24) 24 April 2001 (age 24)10 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Gouveia
172 DF Justin Garcia (1995-10-26) 26 October 1995 (age 29)332 Flag of Vietnam.svg Song Lam Nghe An
192 DF Rio Cardines (2006-01-07) 7 January 2006 (age 19)60 Flag of England.svg Crystal Palace
232 DF Noah Powder (1998-10-27) 27 October 1998 (age 26)322 Flag of the United States.svg Westchester
2 DF Alvin Jones (1994-07-09) 9 July 1994 (age 31)676 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Central
2 DF Curtis Gonzales (1989-01-26) 26 January 1989 (age 36)370 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Defence Force
2 DF Triston Hodge (1994-10-09) 9 October 1994 (age 30)340 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina
2 DF Andre Raymond (2000-11-09) 9 November 2000 (age 24)170 Flag of Finland.svg Ilves
2 DF Jamal Jack (1987-12-17) 17 December 1987 (age 37)101 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Central
2 DF Déron Payne (2002-09-25) 25 September 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Volendam

73 MF Steffen Yeates (2000-01-04) 4 January 2000 (age 25)111 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg York United
83 MF Daniel Phillips (2001-01-18) 18 January 2001 (age 24)220 Flag of England.svg Stevenage
93 MF Nathaniel James (2004-06-17) 17 June 2004 (age 21)175 Flag of the United States.svg Portland Hearts of Pine
143 MF Wayne Frederick (2004-06-13) 13 June 2004 (age 21)20 Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids
183 MF Andre Rampersad (1995-02-02) 2 February 1995 (age 30)251 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg HFX Wanderers
3 MF Real Gill (2003-01-23) 23 January 2003 (age 22)162 Flag of the United States.svg Huntsville City

104 FW Kevin Molino (1990-06-17) 17 June 1990 (age 35)7226 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Defence Force
114 FW Levi García (1997-11-20) 20 November 1997 (age 27)5010 Flag of Russia.svg Spartak Moscow
124 FW Ryan Telfer (1994-05-04) 4 May 1994 (age 31)3310 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg HFX Wanderers
134 FW Tyrese Spicer (2000-12-04) 4 December 2000 (age 24)70 Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City
154 FW Dante Sealy (2003-04-17) 17 April 2003 (age 22)63 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montréal
164 FW Justin Obikwu (2004-05-06) 6 May 2004 (age 21)30 Flag of England.svg Lincoln City
204 FW Kaïlé Auvray (2004-05-27) 27 May 2004 (age 21)170 Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew
4 FW Isaiah Lee (1999-09-21) 21 September 1999 (age 25)153 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Central
4 FW Kaihim Thomas (2003-02-08) 8 February 2003 (age 22)100 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Defence Force
4 FW Isaiah Leacock (1999-11-11) 11 November 1999 (age 25)21 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Defence Force

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called to the squad in the last twelve months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Adrian Foncette (1988-10-10) 10 October 1988 (age 36)240 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Police FC v. Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba , 14 October 2024
GK Christopher Biggette (1996-02-17) 17 February 1996 (age 29)40 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Defence Force v. Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba , 14 October 2024
GK Aaron Enill (1995-06-04) 4 June 1995 (age 30)10 Flag of Jamaica.svg Montego Bay v. Flag of French Guiana.svg  French Guiana ; 11 September 2024

DF Joevin Jones (1991-08-03) 3 August 1991 (age 34)9814 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Police FC 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
DF Sheldon Bateau (1991-01-29) 29 January 1991 (age 34)615 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Beveren 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
DF Jesse Williams (2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 (age 24)130 Free agent 2025 Unity Cup
DF Jelani Peters (1993-12-17) 17 December 1993 (age 31)50 Free agent 2025 Unity Cup
DF Shervohnez Hamilton (2003-11-16) 16 November 2003 (age 21)20 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Club Sando 2025 Unity Cup
DF Aubrey David (1990-10-11) 11 October 1990 (age 34)851 Flag of Guatemala.svg Municipal v. Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba , 25 March 2025
DF Shannon Gomez (1996-10-05) 5 October 1996 (age 28)170 Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio FC v. Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba , 25 March 2025
DF Ross Russell Jr. (1992-01-09) 9 January 1992 (age 33)180 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg La Horquetta Rangers v. Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba , 14 October 2024
DF Leland Archer (1996-01-08) 8 January 1996 (age 29)50 Flag of the United States.svg Charleston Battery v. Flag of French Guiana.svg  French Guiana ; 11 September 2024

MF Ajani Fortune (2002-12-30) 30 December 2002 (age 22)132 Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
MF Duane Muckette (1995-07-01) 1 July 1995 (age 30)273 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Khaburah 2025 Unity Cup
MF John-Paul Rochford (2000-01-05) 5 January 2000 (age 25)172 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Port of Spain 2025 Unity Cup
MF Dantaye Gilbert (2004-12-03) 3 December 2004 (age 20)81 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jong PSV 2025 Unity Cup
MF Kristian Lee-Him (1993-10-08) 8 October 1993 (age 31)81 Flag of Sweden.svg Syrianska 2025 Unity Cup
MF Michel Poon-Angeron (2001-04-19) 19 April 2001 (age 24)161 Flag of the United States.svg Portland Hearts of Pine v. Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba , 14 October 2024

FW Reon Moore (1996-09-22) 22 September 1996 (age 28)3210 Flag of Vietnam.svg Song Lam Nghe An 2025 Unity Cup
FW Brent Sam (1996-04-18) 18 April 1996 (age 29)70 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Defence Force 2025 Unity Cup
FW Kevon Woodley (1986-07-06) 6 July 1986 (age 39)51 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Police FC v. Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba , 14 October 2024

Records

As of 6 June 2025 [17]
Players in bold are still active with Trinidad and Tobago.

Most appearances

RankNameCapsGoalsCareer
1 Angus Eve 118361994–2005
2 Stern John 115701995–2011
3 Marvin Andrews 104101996–2009
4 Densill Theobald 9922002–2013
5 Carlos Edwards 9741999–2017
Joevin Jones 97142010–present
7 Khaleem Hyland 9452008–2021
Marvin Phillip 9402007–present
9 Daneil Cyrus 9102010–2019
Kenwyne Jones 91232003–2017

Top goalscorers

Stern John is Trinidad and Tobago's all time top scorer with 70 goals. SternJohn cropped.jpg
Stern John is Trinidad and Tobago's all time top scorer with 70 goals.
RankNameGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Stern John 701150.611995–2011
2 Angus Eve 361180.311994–2005
3 Russell Latapy 29870.331987–2009
4 Arnold Dwarika 28740.381993–2008
5 Kevin Molino 26660.392010–present
6 Cornell Glen 24710.342002–2017
7 Kenwyne Jones 23910.252003–2017
8 Nigel Pierre 22570.391999–2005
9 Leonson Lewis 21310.681988–1996
10 Dwight Yorke 19720.261989–2009

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

Trinidad and Tobago first appeared at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The Soca Warriors finished bottom of the group with one point from the team's three matches. Even though the team did not advance in the competition, Trinidad and Tobago recorded its first point from the FIFA World Cup after a 0–0 draw to Sweden in its first match.

Trinidad and Tobago failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup between 1966 and 2002, then again from 2010 to 2022.

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1962 Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Flag of England.svg 1966 Did not qualify4103512
Flag of Mexico.svg 1970 4112410
Flag of Germany.svg 1974 9612278
Flag of Argentina.svg 1978 6222109
Flag of Spain.svg 1982 412112
Flag of Mexico.svg 1986 401327
Flag of Italy.svg 1990 12552136
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 421174
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 82151510
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 2210483328
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 Group stage27th301204 Squad 2011273025
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 Did not qualify185582230
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 6402124
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 165292028
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 422061
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined6222169
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal (official).svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
TotalGroup stage1/15301204147593157223193

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship 1963–1989, CONCACAF Gold Cup 1991–present

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record Qualification record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
Flag of El Salvador.svg 1963 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1965 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg 1967 Round-robin4th5203610Squad421177
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1969 Round-robin5th5113412SquadQualified automatically
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1971 5th5122612SquadQualified as hosts
Flag of Haiti (1964-1986).svg 1973 Round-robin2nd5302114Squad4310164
Flag of Mexico.svg 1977 Did not qualify6222109
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg 1981 412112
1985 Group stage7th401327SquadQualified automatically
1989 Round-robin3rd833275Squad422061
Flag of the United States.svg 1991 Group stage5th310234 Squad 5302125
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 1993 Did not qualify52121010
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 Group stage7th200246 Squad 5401213
Flag of the United States.svg 1998 6th210155 Squad 421193
Flag of the United States.svg 2000 Third place3rd420268 Squad 5401186
Flag of the United States.svg 2002 Group stage10th201112 Squad 5401133
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Did not qualify730489
Flag of the United States.svg 2005 Group stage10th302135 Squad 10703228
Flag of the United States.svg 2007 11th301225 Squad 5311136
Flag of the United States.svg 2009 Did not qualify6321118
Flag of the United States.svg 2011 6402136
Flag of the United States.svg 2013 Quarter-finals6th411245 Squad 11632237
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2015 5th4220106 Squad 7520165
Flag of the United States.svg 2017 Did not qualify410388
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2019 Group stage14th301219 Squad Qualified automatically
Flag of the United States.svg 2021 12th302113 Squad 61321011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023 13th3102410 Squad 6411124
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2025 11th302127 Squad 6321118
TotalRunners-up19/287118193482125125692232280133

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
League / Quarter-finalsFinals
SeasonDivisionGroupPldWDLGFGAP/RYearPos.PldWD*LGFGASquad
2019−20 A C 402239Red Arrow Down.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2020 Did not qualify
2022–23 B C 6411124Green Arrow Up Darker.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023 Ineligible
2023–24 A A 64021213Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2024 Did not qualify
2024–25 A B 412157Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2025
Total209563233Total0 Titles

Caribbean Cup

CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup recordQualification record
YearResultPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1978 Runners-up311154Squad210165
Flag of Suriname.svg 1979 Fourth place300316Squad220031
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg 1981 Champions3300100Squad6231107
Flag of France.svg 1983 Runners-up320144SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Barbados.svg 1985 Did not qualify412174
Flag-of-Martinique.svg 1988 Champions321071Squad4400141
Flag of Barbados.svg 1989 Champions320153Squad4301164
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1990 Abandoned [A] 211050SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1991 Runners-up5302125SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1992 Champions5500142SquadQualified as host
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1993 Third place52121010SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1994 Champions5410174SquadQualified as host
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg 1995 Champions5401213SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1996 Champions5500132SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg 1997 Champions421193SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1998 Runners-up5401186SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1999 Champions5500194SquadQualified as host
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001 Champions5401133SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Barbados.svg 2005 Third place310256Squad7601172
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2007 Runners-up5311136SquadQualified as host
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2008 Group stage311144Squad321074
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2010 Group stage310213 Squad 3300123
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg 2012 Runners-up522165 Squad 6510202
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2014 Runners-up422074 Squad 330091
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2017 Did not qualify410388
Total23/25925912212198848337812942

Honours

Continental

Regional

Summary

Only official honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

Senior CompetitionGold medal icon.svgSilver medal icon.svgBronze medal icon.svgTotal
CONCACAF Championship 0112
Total0112

FIFA World Ranking

Last update was on 23 December 2021 Source: [19]

 Best Ranking   Worst Ranking   Best Mover   Worst Mover  

Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Trinidad & Tobago's FIFA World Ranking History
RankYearBestWorst
RankMoveRankMove
1032021100Increase2.svg 3103Steady2.svg
1032020103Increase2.svg 2105Decrease2.svg 1
104201992Increase2.svg 1104Decrease2.svg 9
92201879Increase2.svg 793Decrease2.svg 13
87201776Increase2.svg 1699Decrease2.svg 16
78201649Increase2.svg 678Decrease2.svg 13
49201549Increase2.svg 867Decrease2.svg 7
55201449Increase2.svg 3786Decrease2.svg 13
78201369Increase2.svg 987Decrease2.svg 12
68201268Increase2.svg 1185Decrease2.svg 7
76201176Increase2.svg 1195Decrease2.svg 7
89201076Increase2.svg 28106Decrease2.svg 21
82200963Increase2.svg 782Decrease2.svg 9
77200877Increase2.svg 12102Decrease2.svg 20
81200763Increase2.svg 1987Decrease2.svg 14
91200647Increase2.svg 591Decrease2.svg 24
50200550Increase2.svg 562Decrease2.svg 3
63200463Increase2.svg 1477Decrease2.svg 7
70200347Increase2.svg 171Decrease2.svg 12
47200234Increase2.svg 347Decrease2.svg 7
32200125Increase2.svg 1136Decrease2.svg 5
29200029Increase2.svg 949Decrease2.svg 4
44199940Increase2.svg 1172Decrease2.svg 17
51199844Increase2.svg 1259Decrease2.svg 11
56199742Increase2.svg 1374Decrease2.svg 18
41199633Increase2.svg 1550Decrease2.svg 4
57199555Increase2.svg 2785Decrease2.svg 28
91199483Increase2.svg 1095Decrease2.svg 5
88199385Increase2.svg 189Decrease2.svg 23

See also

Notes

  1. Play was suspended when Jamaat al Muslimeen attempted a coup d'état of the government of Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament was abandoned altogether after Tropical storm Arthur forced the cancellation of the final round of games. Trinidad and Tobago were to meet Martinique in the final.

References

General
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