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British Virgin Islands national football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see British Virgin Islands women's national football team.

The British Virgin Islands national football team is the national team of the British Virgin Islands and is controlled by the British Virgin Islands Football Association.

British Virgin Islands
Nickname(s)The Nature Boys
AssociationBritish Virgin Islands Football Association
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachVacant
CaptainTroy Caesar
Most capsTroy Caesar (30)
Top scorerAvondale Williams (5)
Home stadiumA.O. Shirley Recreation Ground
FIFA codeVGB
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 207 Steady (19 December 2024)[1]
Highest160 (March 2000, August–November 2002)
Lowest209 (March 2022)
First international
 Anguilla 0–1 British Virgin Islands 
(The Valley, Anguilla; October 1985)
Biggest win
 British Virgin Islands 6–0 Anguilla 
(Marigot, Saint Martin; 28 March 1990)
Biggest defeat
 Dominican Republic 17–0 British Virgin Islands 
(San Cristobal, Dominican Republic; 14 October 2010)

They are members of both CONCACAF and FIFA.

History

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Early football games in the British Virgin Islands were between British Royal Navy crew, and expatriates. In 1968, the British Virgin Islands team was founded by a team of Royal Engineers, and soon after, in 1973 the British Virgin Islands Football Association was founded. In 1974, it was affiliated by FIFA.[3] The former Tottenham, Chelsea and Porto manager, Portuguese André Villas-Boas had his first job as Technical Director of the national team British Virgin Islands in 2000 and 2001.[4]

World Cup qualification

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In the qualifying rounds for the 2006 World Cup were drawn against St Lucia, and they were eliminated 10–0 on aggregate.[5]

In the qualifying rounds for the 2010 World Cup they were paired with the Bahamas. They lost on the away goals rule after a 3–3 draw over both legs. Both matches were actually played in the Bahamas, but British Virgin Islands were designated as the home team in the second match, which ended 2–2.[6] Despite going out of the competition in the first qualifying round, the British Virgin Islands were the only side to enter the 2010 FIFA World Cup to remain unbeaten through qualification and the finals tournament (although New Zealand was undefeated in the finals tournament, they did lose a game in qualification.)

In the qualifying rounds for the 2014 FIFA World Cup they were in the unusual position of being favorites to win their two-legged tie against neighbors U.S. Virgin Islands. However, after losing the first leg 2–0 and the return leg 2–1, the British Virgin Islands once again failed to advance to the next round.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds saw British Virgin Islands take on Dominica with both legs taking place in Dominica, with the first leg acting as BVI's 'home ground' due to the away goal ruling. Despite taking the lead twice, the Islanders fell to a 3–2 defeat at 'home' and drew 0–0 away, meaning that once again first round qualification remained elusive.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds saw British Virgin Islands again knocked out in the first round, having lost all four of their group matches without scoring a goal.

At the commencement of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, BVI advanced beyond the first round of qualifying for the first time in their history after beating the U.S. Virgin Islands 1–1 on aggregate after penalties.[7] In the second round, they were drawn into Group E with Guatemala, Dominica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

Results and fixtures

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Main article: British Virgin Islands national football team results

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2024

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22 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification U.S. Virgin Islands   1–1   British Virgin Islands Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
17:00 UTC−4
  • Blaschka   73'
 Report Liziario   90' Stadium: Bethlehem Soccer Stadium
Referee: Katia Itzel García (Mexico)
26 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification British Virgin Islands   0–0 (a.e.t.)
(1–1 agg.)
(4–2 p)		   U.S. Virgin Islands Road Town, British Virgin Islands
15:00 UTC−4 Report Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground
Referee: Ken Pennyfeather (Antigua and Barbuda)
Penalties
Note: 1–1 on aggregate. British Virgin Islands won 4–2 on penalties and advanced to the second round.
8 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification British Virgin Islands   0–3   Guatemala Road Town, British Virgin Islands
16:00 UTC−4 Report
Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground
Referee: Kwinsi Williams (Trinidad and Tobago)
11 June 2026 World Cup qualification Dominican Republic   4–0   British Virgin Islands San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
20:00 UTC−4
Report (FIFA)
Report (CONCACAF)		 Stadium: Estadio Panamericano
Attendance: 1,100
Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)
4 September 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League British Virgin Islands   0–1   Cayman Islands George Town, Cayman Islands
16:30 UTC−4 Report
Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex
Referee: Jonathan Leiton (Costa Rica)
10 September 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League Saint Kitts and Nevis   2–0   British Virgin Islands George Town, Cayman Islands
16:30 UTC−4 Williams   11', 64' Report Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex
Referee: Andrew Samuel (Puerto Rico)
9 October 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League British Virgin Islands   1–3   Saint Kitts and Nevis Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
15:30 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Warner Park Sporting Complex
Referee: Vimarest Díaz (Dominican Republic
12 October 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League Cayman Islands   1–0   British Virgin Islands Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
15:30 UTC−4
Report Stadium: Warner Park Sporting Complex
Referee: Ricangel De Leça (Aruba)

Coaching history

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Players

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Momchil Yordanov made his debut for the BVI in 2024

Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League C match against St. Kitts and Nevis and Cayman Islands on 9 and 12 October 2024.[8]

Caps and goals correct as of 12 October 2024, after match against Cayman Islands.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Simon Cross (1985-09-26) 26 September 1985 (age 39) 2 0   Wolues FC
1GK Akeem Paddy (2009-01-19) 19 January 2009 (age 16) 0 0
2DF Troy Caesar (1994-05-13) 13 May 1994 (age 30) 34 3   Islanders FC
2DF Miguel Marshall (2002-04-11) 11 April 2002 (age 22) 25 0   Poole Town
2DF Justin Smith (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003 (age 21) 17 1   One Love United
2DF Ikyjah Williams (2003-04-14) 14 April 2003 (age 21) 14 0   Rebels
2DF Jaden Abrams (2007-04-20) 20 April 2007 (age 17) 11 0   Virgin Gorda United
2DF T'Khoy Morton (2007-10-10) 10 October 2007 (age 17) 5 0   Virgin Gorda United
2DF Omari Simmons 2 0   FCV Grace Dieu
2DF Momchil Yordanov (2007-02-28) 28 February 2007 (age 17) 1 0   Eastbourne Borough
3MF Kristian Javier (1996-04-06) 6 April 1996 (age 28) 30 1   AC Commonwealth
3MF Luka Chalwell (2004-04-11) 11 April 2004 (age 20) 21 3   Winchester City
3MF Johari Lacey (2006-12-15) 15 December 2006 (age 18) 8 0   Scarborough FS
3MF Tai Thomas (2005-08-11) 11 August 2005 (age 19) 2 0   Wolues FC
3MF Levon Williams (2004-04-27) 27 April 2004 (age 20) 2 0   Virgin Gouda United
3MF Rush Broderick 0 0   Wolues FC
4FW Tyler Forbes (2002-04-18) 18 April 2002 (age 22) 28 4   Poole Town
4FW Azarni Callwood (2006-09-21) 21 September 2006 (age 18) 8 0   Rebels
4FW Jaadon Quashie (2006-09-11) 11 September 2006 (age 18) 3 0   Virgin Gouda United
4FW Joel Mars (2007-02-16) 16 February 2007 (age 17) 1 0   Virgin Gouda United

Recent call-ups

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Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Frankie Beckles (2007-03-11) 11 March 2007 (age 17) 5 0   Shrewsbury Town v.   Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
GK Mekhi Walters (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 23) 1 0   Virgin Gouda United v.   Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
GK Daniel Gilford (2001-03-03) 3 March 2001 (age 23) 8 0   Virgin Gouda United v.   Dominica; 16 November 2023
DF Taylor Scarff (2007-08-10) 10 August 2007 (age 17) 6 0   Plymouth Parkway v.   Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
DF Alejandro Santos (2003-11-23) 23 November 2003 (age 21) 1 0   Wolues v.   Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
DF Giovanni Grant (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 22) 6 0   Virgin Gouda United v.   Dominican Republic; 12 June 2024
DF Carson Price (2001-03-14) 14 March 2001 (age 23) 2 0   Incarnate Word Cardinals v.   Dominican Republic; 12 June 2024
DF Sheldon Toney (2004-07-22) 22 July 2004 (age 20) 1 0   Virgin Gouda United v.   Dominica; 16 November 2023
DF Phillip Nelson (1988-04-14) 14 April 1988 (age 36) 14 0   Wolues v.   Dominica; 16 November 2023
DF Jerry Wiltshire (1996-02-04) 4 February 1996 (age 28) 14 2   Hayes & Yeading United v.   Turks and Caicos Islands; 16 October 2023
DF Joshua Bertie (1996-10-09) 9 October 1996 (age 28) 15 1   Winchester City v.   Turks and Caicos Islands; 16 October 2023
MF T'Sharne Gallimore (2000-08-20) 20 August 2000 (age 24) 23 1   Chesham United v.   Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
MF Robert Green (1997-09-05) 5 September 1997 (age 27) 21 0   Baltimore City F.C. v.   Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
MF Adrian Padilla Adams (2006-02-15) 15 February 2006 (age 18) 4 0   Virgin Gouda United v.   Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
FW Denvin Jones (2004-01-24) 24 January 2004 (age 21) 2 0   Rebels v.   Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
FW Jhon Samuel (1984-05-08) 8 May 1984 (age 40) 8 0   One Love United v.   Dominica; 16 November 2023
  • INJ = Withdrew due to injury
  • PRE = Preliminary squad
  • TRA = Training player
  • WD = Withdrew (non-injury)
  • RET = Retired

Player records

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As of 10 September 2024[9]
Players in bold are still active with British Virgin Islands.

Most appearances

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Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Troy Caesar 30 3 2010–present
2 Kristian Javier 27 0 2016–present
3 Carlos Septus 25 1 2011–present
Tyler Forbes 25 4 2018–present
5 T'Sharne Gallimore 22 1 2018–present
Miguel Marshall 22 0 2019–present
7 Luka Chalwell 21 3 2021–Present
8 Trevor Peters 19 1 2010–2019
Robert Green 19 0 2018–Present
10 Andy Davis 17 0 2008–2015
Jamie Wilson 17 3 2018–present

Top goalscorers

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Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Avondale Williams 5 15 0.33 2000–2012
2 Jordan Johnson 4 8 0.5 2015–2018
Tyler Forbes 4 25 0.16 2018–present
4 Jairo Morris 3 5 0.6 2004
Jamie Wilson 3 17 0.18 2018–present
Luka Chalwell 3 21 0.14 2021–present
Troy Caesar 3 30 0.1 2010–present
8 Henroy Mitchell 2 2 1 2010
Michael Huggins 2 2 1 2002
Bailey Rowe 2 5 0.4 2018–2019
Peterson Azille 2 6 0.33 2000–2004
Garret Ferron 2 6 0.33 2000–2004
Venton James 2 8 0.25 2004–2008
Rohan Lennon 2 13 0.15 2000–2008
Jerry Wiltshire 2 16 0.13 2019–present

Competitive record

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup Qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1998 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
    2002 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 1 14
  2006 2 0 0 2 0 10
  2010 2 0 2 0 3 3
  2014 2 0 0 2 1 4
  2018 2 0 1 1 2 3
  2022 4 0 0 4 0 19
      2026 To be determined 4 0 2 2 1 8
      2030 To be determined
  2034
Total 0/6 18 0 5 14 9 62

CONCACAF Gold Cup

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CONCACAF Gold Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
  1991 Did not qualify
    1993
  1996 Withdrew
  1998 Did not qualify
  2000
  2002
    2003
  2005
  2007 Withdrew
  2009 Did not qualify
  2011
  2013
    2015
  2017
      2019
  2021
    2023
Total 0/17

CONCACAF Nations League

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CONCACAF Nations League record
League Finals
Season Division Group Pld W D* L GF GA P/R Finals Result Pld W D L GF GA Squad
2019–20 C B 4 0 0 4 5 15     2021 Ineligible
2022–23 C D 4 0 2 2 3 11     2023
2023–24 C B 4 1 2 1 7 6     2024
2024–25 C C 4 0 0 4 1 7     2025
2026–27 C To be determined   2027
Total — — 16 1 4 11 16 39 — Total 0 Titles — — — — — — —

Caribbean Cup

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Caribbean Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
  1989 Did not qualify
  1990
  1991
  1992
  1993
  1994
    1995 Withdrew
  1996 Did not enter
    1997 Did not qualify
    1998
  1999
  2001
  2005
  2007 Withdrew
  2008 Did not qualify
  2010
  2012
  2014
  2017
Total 0/19

References

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  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  3. ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  4. ^ Virgin Islands recall their days in the sun under former coach Archived 20 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine – Independent
  5. ^ St. Lucia flogs BVI 9–0 in World Cup qualifier Archived May 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia – Qualifiers – North, Central America and Caribbean – All Matches". FIFA.com. 8 February 2017. Archived from the original on 29 November 2007. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  7. ^ "British Virgin Islands and Anguilla progress for the first time". FIFA. 27 March 2024.
  8. ^ @bvi_fa (13 October 2024). "Here we go!" – via Instagram.
  9. ^ "British Virgin Islands". National Football Teams.
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