The final round of Concacaf qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws to a close this week, with Bermuda travelling to Port of Spain to face Trinidad and Tobago in their Group B fixture on Tuesday.
The match, set for the Hasely Crawford Stadium, represents the final competitive outing in this qualifying cycle for both nations, though the context for each team is starkly different.
Trinidad and Tobago, enter the match following a dramatic 1-1 draw against regional rivals Jamaica. Kevin Molino emerged as the hero for the home side in that fixture, scoring a late equaliser to rescue a point and avoid a damaging defeat.
Despite the late drama and Molino's contribution, the draw was ultimately not enough. The result officially confirmed Trinidad and Tobago's elimination from World Cup contention, bringing an end to their bid for a spot at the expanded tournament. Tuesday's game now serves as an opportunity for the team to play for pride in front of their home support.
For Bermuda, the final round has been a difficult campaign. The team remains winless in the final group stage and will be eager to close out their competitive schedule on a high note in Port of Spain.
While results have not favoured them, Bermuda has shown flashes of attacking quality. Their goals in the Final Round have come courtesy of the boots of Djair Parfitt and Kane Crichlow, highlighting individual moments of promise amidst the tough group schedule.
The coach, likely focused on building experience and cohesion for future cycles, will be keen to see a resilient performance from his squad as they aim to register a valuable result against a higher-ranked opponent before closing the book on their 2026 World Cup journey.
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