Trinidad and Tobago’s men’s under-17 football team has been placed in a challenging group for the 2026 Concacaf Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers, which will determine the participants for the upcoming Fifa Under-17 Men’s World Cup. The draw, held on October 21, placed TT in Group A alongside regional powerhouse Mexico, as well as Barbados, Saint Martin, and Sint Maarten. The qualifiers are scheduled to take place from February 3 to 12, with TT hosting their matches at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. TT’s campaign begins on February 3 against Barbados, followed by games against Saint Martin (February 5), Sint Maarten (February 9), and Mexico (February 12). The top team from each of the eight groups will secure a spot in the World Cup. Mexico, already qualified for the 2025 Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, will be a formidable opponent for TT. Earlier this year, TT narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2025 World Cup after finishing second in their group behind Costa Rica. The 2026 qualifiers feature 34 Concacaf member associations divided into eight groups, with TT ranked 15th in the region’s under-17 rankings as of April 2025. The competition promises to be intense as teams vie for a chance to represent their nations on the global stage.
Trinidad and Tobago grouped with Mexico for 2026 Concacaf U-17 Men’s qualifiers
