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Trinidad and Tobago’s men’s football team concluded their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-2 draw against Bermuda at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on November 18, 2025. Despite high hopes, the team, led by coach Dwight Yorke, finished third in Group B of the Concacaf final qualifying round, behind Curacao and Jamaica. The match, played on a rainy night in Mucurapo, Port of Spain, saw TT take an early lead through a header by defender Kobi Henry. However, Bermuda fought back with goals from Tucker and Dante Leverock, putting them ahead. Nathaniel James equalized for TT in the 66th minute, but despite numerous chances, including a late effort by substitute Wayne Frederick II, the hosts couldn’t secure a win. TT’s campaign ended with seven points from six matches, including four draws. With Yorke’s contract set to expire in six months, the future of the national team remains uncertain.

In a thrilling encounter at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago, Terminix La Horquetta Rangers clinched their first victory of the 2025/26 TT Premier Football League (TTPFL) season with a dramatic 2-1 win over 1976 FC Phoenix on November 15. The match, a rescheduled fixture, saw the two bottom-placed teams in the 12-team league battling for crucial points. The game’s decisive moment came in stoppage time when Rangers’ striker Kesean St Rose netted the winning goal, ensuring his team’s triumphant return to Trinidad. Phoenix had initially taken the lead in the 25th minute through Teejay Cadiz, who capitalized on a precise cross from Kerri McDonald. However, Rangers equalized in the 51st minute with Leroy Whyle tapping in from a crowded penalty area after a defensive error by Phoenix goalkeeper Duvaughn Daniel. Despite several close chances for Phoenix, including a looping header from Che Richards and a threatening cross from Cadiz, Rangers held firm. St Rose, a second-half substitute, emerged as the hero with his late strike. Looking ahead, Rangers aim to continue their momentum when they face third-placed Club Sando on November 19, while Phoenix will seek their first points against San Juan Jabloteh. The TTPFL standings remain tightly contested, with Prisons FC leading the pack with nine points.

The Trinidad and Tobago Cycling Federation (TTCF) has reaffirmed its decision to proceed with trials for the 2026 Pan American Track Cycling Championships on January 17, 2026, at the National Cycling Velodrome in Balmain, Couva. This announcement follows an emergency general council meeting held on November 17, convened to address concerns raised by two prominent cycling clubs, JLD Cycling Academy and Heatwave Cycling. The clubs, represented by attorney Emir Crowne, argued that the January 17 date violates the federation’s selection policy, which mandates trials to be held at least 12 weeks before international events. With the Pan American Championships scheduled for February 16-22 in Santiago, Chile, the latest permissible trial date would have been November 24. Despite these objections, TTCF president Rowena Williams confirmed the council’s decision to maintain the January 17 trials, emphasizing fairness to all cyclists. The clubs had proposed alternative selection methods, such as using objective and recent results, citing potential disruptions to international riders’ training schedules. Crowne highlighted the caliber of affected cyclists, including world-ranked athletes like Njisane Phillip, Alexi Ramirez, and Makaira Wallace, urging the federation to prioritize their preparation and satisfaction. While the TTCF acknowledged the concerns, it ultimately voted to proceed with the trials, inviting all cyclists to participate for national team selection.

In a thrilling rain-affected One Day International (ODI) match at McLean Park in Napier on November 19, New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over the West Indies with just three balls to spare. This win gave the Black Caps an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with the final fixture scheduled for November 21. Despite a masterful unbeaten century (109 not out) from West Indies captain Shai Hope, the visitors fell short as New Zealand’s batsmen chased down a revised target of 235 in 34 overs. Hope’s valiant effort, which included 13 fours and four sixes, guided the West Indies to a total of 247/9. However, New Zealand’s openers Devon Conway (90) and Rachin Ravindran (56) set a strong foundation with a 106-run partnership. Although the West Indies bowlers fought back, captain Mitchell Santner (34 not out) and wicketkeeper Tom Latham (39 not out) sealed the victory with aggressive batting in the final overs. Nathan Smith was the standout bowler for New Zealand, taking 4/42, while Kyle Jamieson contributed with 3/44.

The Trinidad and Tobago (TT) men’s rugby team is set to compete in the 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens tournament, scheduled to take place at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar from November 21 to 23. The 12-member squad includes nine players from last year’s team, which reached the final before falling to Canada. Notable returning players include Nigel Ballington, Shakeel Dyte, Keston Earle, Agboola Silverthorn, Keishon Walker, and dead-ball specialist Ruari O’Farrell. The tournament will feature teams from Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, and defending champions Canada. The TT team will be led by coach Jonathan O’Connor and managed by Chad Simeon. The men’s tier one knockout matches will begin on November 22, with the final set for November 23. The women’s category will see TT compete against Barbados, Bermuda, Guyana, Jamaica, and reigning champions Mexico. The top three men’s teams (excluding Canada) and the top two women’s teams will qualify for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, the men’s tier two winner, if a full member union of RAN, will earn a promotion opportunity.