Trinidad and Tobago’s (TT) men’s Under-20 football team has been drawn into a challenging group for the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 qualifiers, set to take place from February 23 to March 4, 2026. The team, led by coach Randolph Boyce, will compete in Group E alongside Barbados, Bermuda, Costa Rica, and Sint Maarten. The qualifiers, which include 32 Concacaf member nations, are divided into six groups, with the winners advancing to the 2026 Concacaf Under-20 Championship. This championship, scheduled for July 25 to August 9, 2026, will feature 12 teams, including six pre-seeded nations: Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and the United States. The tournament will not only determine Concacaf’s representatives for the 2027 FIFA Men’s Under-20 World Cup but also serve as a qualifier for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Costa Rica, one of the host nations for the qualifiers, is expected to be the strongest contender in Group E. TT, placed in pot two based on the Concacaf Under-20 men’s rankings as of August 5, 2024, will need to overcome this formidable opponent to progress. Last year, the team, then coached by Brian Haynes, was eliminated in the first round after finishing second to Canada. With Boyce now at the helm, TT aims to improve on their previous performance and secure a spot in the championship.
Trinidad and Tobago grouped with Costa Rica for Concacaf Men’s U-20 qualifiers
