Trinidad & Tobago’s campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONCACAF qualifiers has already produced drama and talking points. After a battling draw against Curaçao and a frustrating 2–0 defeat to Jamaica, head coach Dwight Yorke insists that his team are still firmly in the race.
đź“Š Results So Far
- Trinidad & Tobago 0–0 Curaçao – Goalkeepers were the stars, with T&T’s Denzil Smith and Curaçao’s Eloy Room both making decisive saves in Port of Spain
- Jamaica 2–0 Trinidad & Tobago – Despite three disallowed goals from Levi Garcia and enjoying more possession and shots, Yorke’s men left Kingston empty-handed
After two games, Trinidad & Tobago sit on 1 point in Group B, leaving everything to play for in the remaining fixtures against Bermuda, Curaçao, and Jamaica.
🗣️ Dwight Yorke: “Jamaica Got Away With One”
Yorke has been vocal about his team’s performances and the narrow margins in qualifying:
“We are scratching our heads at how Jamaica took three points from us. We were clearly the better team in terms of possession, chances created, and shots on target.”
The former Manchester United striker remains bullish about T&T’s chances:
“There are still 12 points at stake, with four games remaining. We are very much in contention, but we have to be more ruthless.”
âš˝ Key Takeaways
- Defensive resilience – The goalless draw against Curaçao showed Trinidad & Tobago’s ability to dig deep, with goalkeeper Smith in fine form.
- Attacking frustrations – Levi Garcia had three goals ruled out for offside against Jamaica, underlining the thin margins.
- Fine balance – Yorke’s side have shown they can compete with the group’s favorites, but points on the board are what matter.
🚀 What Lies Ahead
Yorke has set a clear target: 12 points from the remaining four matches. To achieve that, Trinidad & Tobago will need:
- Maximum points vs Bermuda and Curaçao
- At least a result against Jamaica at home
- Consistency in converting chances into goals
While automatic qualification will depend on other results, Yorke’s confidence reflects belief in the squad’s ability to respond.
🎥 Watch Dwight Yorke’s Full Reaction
Catch Yorke’s post-match thoughts after the Jamaica defeat here:
✍️ Conclusion
Trinidad & Tobago’s World Cup qualifying journey is finely balanced. The performances against Curaçao and Jamaica prove the team can compete, but as Yorke himself stressed, ruthlessness in attack will decide whether they progress.
With four games to go, the dream of reaching the 2026 World Cup is still alive — but now every moment counts.
