Trinidad and Tobago’s men’s football team faced a heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a 1-1 draw with Jamaica at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on November 13. Despite dominating the game, TT fell short of the crucial win needed to keep their qualifying hopes alive. Coach Dwight Yorke defended his tactical decisions, asserting that his game plan worked ‘incredibly,’ even though the team failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Yorke highlighted Jamaica’s defensive approach, which deviated from their usual style, as a key factor in the match’s outcome. The absence of regular captain Kevin Molino from the starting lineup raised eyebrows, though his late equalizer briefly reignited hope. Yorke’s strategy of deploying a physical midfield trio and inverting wingers to create attacking options showed promise but ultimately couldn’t overcome TT’s persistent goal-scoring struggles. With a goal-per-game ratio in the final round, Yorke acknowledged the need for a reliable striker, backing Levi Garcia as the best current option despite his limited output. The draw marked another chapter in TT’s quest for World Cup qualification, leaving fans and critics alike questioning what might have been.
Dwight Yorke defends tactics against Jamaica in World Cup qualifier
