Road to the World Cup: Bermuda ready to Host Qualifiers
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Bermuda is less than 20 days away from a historic sporting milestone as the island prepares to host Round One of the 2026 CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Qualifiers.
The tournament, which serves as the opening chapter of the journey toward the next FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, will see the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center take center stage from January 24th to February 2nd. For Bermuda, the selection as a host nation is a significant fillip, providing a rare opportunity to compete for a World Cup berth in front of a home crowd.
CONCACAF confirmed that Bermuda will lead Group B in a round-robin format against four visiting nations. The schedule is set to be a grueling test of endurance and tactical discipline for Head Coach Gary Adams' side as they face off against:
Panama Saint Kitts and Nevis Suriname Bonaire
The group presents a fascinating mix of regional powerhouses and emerging programs. Panama, often a heavyweight in Central American football, is expected to be Bermuda's toughest hurdle, while the matchups against Caribbean rivals Saint Kitts and Nevis and Suriname will be vital for securing a top-two finish.
The tournament structure is unforgiving; only the group winners and the two best second-place finishers across all six groups will advance to the Final Round. There, they will join the region's pre-seeded "Big Four"—Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United States—to battle for the final World Cup spots.
As the countdown reaches the final two weeks, local organizers are hoping for a bumper turnout. For a nation with a rich footballing heritage, the prospect of seeing the island's next generation of female stars take their first step toward a World Cup is an opportunity the Bermuda public will not want to miss.
Bermuda Game Schedule @ Flora Duffy South Field Stadium
Saturday January 24th
Panama vs. Bonaire Bermuda vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Monday January 26th
Suriname vs. Panama Bonaire vs. Bermuda
Wednesday January 28th
Bonaire vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis Bermuda vs. Suriname
Friday January 30th
Suriname vs. Bonaire Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. Panama
Sunday February 1st
Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. Suriname Panama vs. Bermuda
