Trinidad and Tobago’s under-17 men’s 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 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 serving as one of the six host nations, alongside Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. A total of eight groups have been formed, with each team playing against every other team in their group once. The top team from each group will secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Trinidad and Tobago, ranked 15th in Concacaf’s Men’s Under-17 rankings as of April 2025, were placed in Pot 2 prior to the draw. This marks a critical opportunity for the Shawn Cooper-coached team, which narrowly missed qualification for the 2025 World Cup after finishing as runners-up to Costa Rica in their group earlier this year. Mexico, a dominant force in the region, has already secured its place in the 2025 World Cup, set to be held in Qatar from November 3 to 27. The upcoming qualifiers will test TT’s resilience and determination as they aim to make their mark on the international stage.
Trinidad and Tobago grouped with Mexico for 2026 Concacaf U-17 Men’s qualifiers
