Antigua and Barbuda national football team facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | The Benna Boys | |||||||
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Association | Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) | |||||||
Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | |||||||
Sub-confederation | Caribbean Football Union (Caribbean) | |||||||
Head coach | Jacques Passy | |||||||
Captain | Quinton Griffith | |||||||
Most caps | Peter Byers (91) | |||||||
Top scorer | Peter Byers (44) | |||||||
Home stadium | Antigua Recreation Ground Sir Vivian Richards Stadium |
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FIFA code | ATG | |||||||
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FIFA ranking | ||||||||
Current | 126 ![]() |
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Highest | 70 (October 2014) | |||||||
Lowest | 170 (December 2003 – January 2004) | |||||||
Elo ranking | ||||||||
Current | 167 ![]() |
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Highest | 131 (November 2010) | |||||||
Lowest | 179 (November 2007) | |||||||
First international | ||||||||
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Biggest win | ||||||||
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Biggest defeat | ||||||||
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CFU Championship/Caribbean Cup | ||||||||
Appearances | 11 (first in 1978) | |||||||
Best result | Runners-up (1988) | |||||||
Medal record
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The Antigua and Barbuda national football team plays for Antigua and Barbuda in international men's soccer games. The team is known as The Benna Boys.
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) controls the team. This association started in 1928. It is a member of CONCACAF and the CFU. The team also joined FIFA in 1970. So far, the team has not qualified for the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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Team History
First International Match
Antigua and Barbuda played its first game on November 10, 1972. It was a qualifying match for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. They played against Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain. Trinidad and Tobago won the game 11–1. This is still the team's biggest loss.
Friendly Games Against European Teams
On December 17, 2005, the team played its first game against a European opponent. The Hungarian Football Federation invited The Benna Boys to play Hungary. This friendly game took place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hungary won the match 3–0.
On May 2, 2016, the Estonian Football Association announced another friendly game. Estonia played Antigua and Barbuda on November 22. This was the team's second game against a European opponent. Estonia won the game 1–0.
Team Nickname: The Benna Boys
The official nickname for the Antigua and Barbuda national football team is "the Benna Boys." This name comes from a type of music from Antigua and Barbuda, similar to calypso. The team chose this name in a contest with their fans in 2012. This happened after they reached the third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. "The Benna Boys" was chosen over other names like "Beach Boys" and "Rhythm Warriors." Before this, the team was sometimes called "the Wadadli Boys."
Team Uniforms
Since March 2021, the team's uniforms have been made by Joma. Joma is a Spanish company. They started supplying the uniforms before the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Uniform Maker | Years |
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Admiral | 1995–1999 |
Virma | 2000–2003 |
Adidas | 2006–2011 |
Peak | 2012–2016 |
Admiral | 2016–2020 |
Joma | 2021–present |
Recent Games
Here are the results from the last year and any games planned for the future.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2024 Matches
5 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Antigua and Barbuda ![]() |
1–1 | ![]() |
Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda |
15:00 UTC−4 | Stadium: ABFA Technical Centre Attendance: 404 Referee: Adonis Carrasco (Dominican Republic) |
8 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Cayman Islands ![]() |
1–0 | ![]() |
George Town, Cayman Islands |
21:00 UTC−5 | Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex Attendance: 453 Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauzière (Canada) |
7 September 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B | Dominica ![]() |
2–1 | ![]() |
Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda |
16:00 UTC−4 | Stadium: ABFA Technical Center Referee: Odette Hamilton (Jamaica) |
10 September 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B | Antigua and Barbuda ![]() |
0–1 | ![]() |
Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda |
16:00 UTC−4 | Stadium: ABFA Technical Center Referee: Tristley Bassue (St. Kitts and Nevis) |
12 October 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B | Antigua and Barbuda ![]() |
0–5 | ![]() |
Hamilton, Bermuda |
13:30 UTC−3 |
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Stadium: National Sports Centre Referee: Steven Madrigal (Costa Rica) |
15 October 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B | Dominican Republic ![]() |
5–0 | ![]() |
Hamilton, Bermuda |
13:30 UTC−3 |
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Stadium: National Sports Centre Referee: Cristopher Corado(Guatemala) |
16 November 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B | Bermuda ![]() |
2–1 | ![]() |
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
15:00 UTC−4 | Stadium: Estadio Cibao FC Referee: Timothy Derry |
19 November 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B | Antigua and Barbuda ![]() |
0–0 | ![]() |
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
15:00 UTC−4 | Stadium: Estadio Cibao FC Referee: Timothy Derry |
2025 Matches
6 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Antigua and Barbuda ![]() |
0–1 | ![]() |
Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda |
15:00 UTC−4 | Stadium: ABFA Technical Centre Attendance: 428 Referee: Kwinsi Williams (Trinidad and Tobago) |
10 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Honduras ![]() |
2–0 | ![]() |
Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa |
20:00 UTC−6 | Attendance: 7,905 Referee: Waldir García (El Salvador) |
Coaching Staff
Current Coaching Staff
Manager History
Here is a list of the head coaches for the Antigua and Barbuda national team over the years.
Name | Time Period | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Notes |
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1998–2000 | Fourth place at the 1998 Caribbean Cup | ||||
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2008 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | |
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2008–2011 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
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2011–2012 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | Reached the semifinal round of the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers |
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2012–2014 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
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2014–2015 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | Highest FIFA Ranking (70) during his time |
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2015–2018 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | |
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2018–2019 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
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2019–2020 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | |
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2021– | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Players
Current Team Members
These players were chosen for the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B games. These matches were against Bermuda and Dominica in November 2024.
The numbers for games played (Caps) and goals are correct as of November 19, 2024. This was after the game against Dominica.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Jayden Martin | 7 November 2002 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | GK | Shahoi Dorsett | 23 June 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
21 | GK | Taj Moore | 16 June 2005 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
GK | Zaieem Scott | 10 July 2004 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
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2 | DF | Zafique Drew | 30 August 2003 | 11 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Luther James-Wildin | 3 December 1997 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | DF | Jahzinho O'Garro | 12 December 2002 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | DF | Roneba Cordice | 25 November 2005 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | DF | Antonio Morgan | 29 March 2006 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
DF | Vashami Allen | 9 May 1997 | 15 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Zaire Scott | 31 May 2003 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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6 | MF | Tyrik Hughes | 13 July 2005 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Sean Tomlinson | 25 March 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
10 | MF | TJ Bramble | 9 May 2001 | 17 | 2 | ![]() |
MF | Dannen Francis | 14 December 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Daryl Massicot | 12 February 2005 | 6 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Dion Pereira | 25 March 1999 | 9 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Kendukar Challenger | 24 January 1998 | 22 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Quinton Griffith (captain) | 27 February 1992 | 87 | 10 | ![]() |
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MF | Zahiem Green | 15 August 2003 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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7 | FW | Raheem Deterville | 1 December 1999 | 20 | 2 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Shalon Knight | 4 March 2000 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | FW | Keon Greene | 27 July 2000 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | FW | D'Andre Bishop | 2 October 2002 | 27 | 3 | ![]() |
FW | Eroy Gonsalves | 18 September 2006 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Javorn Stevens | 9 May 1998 | 36 | 4 | ![]() |
Recent Call-ups
These players have also been called to the Antigua and Barbuda team in the last year.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Nick Townsend | 1 November 1994 | 11 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Brent Parker | 16 August 1990 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Daniel Bowry | 29 April 1998 | 23 | 1 | ![]() |
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DF | Kieron Richards | 29 June 1995 | 13 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Tyrique Tonge | 14 March 2001 | 13 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Cardel Roberts | 4 May 2001 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Shavorn Phillip | 9 September 1996 | 21 | 1 | ![]() |
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DF | Aaron Taylor-Sinclair | 8 April 1991 | 13 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Kwame Kirby | 17 November 1998 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Ashley Nathaniel-George | 14 June 1995 | 11 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Eugine Kirwan | 1 January 1993 | 23 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Shafeeq Joseph | 24 May 2001 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Josh Parker | 1 December 1990 | 44 | 6 | ![]() |
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FW | Jalmaro Calvin | 30 June 2003 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Dayonn Harris | 29 August 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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Player Records
- Players in bold are still playing for Antigua and Barbuda.
Most Games Played
Rank | Player | Games | Goals | Years Played |
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1 | Peter Byers | 91 | 44 | 2004–2021 |
2 | Quinton Griffith | 87 | 10 | 2009–present |
3 | George Dublin | 67 | 4 | 2000–2012 |
4 | Tamorley Thomas | 64 | 12 | 2002–2021 |
5 | Karanja Mack | 58 | 0 | 2006–present |
6 | Ranjae Christian | 54 | 5 | 1998–2012 |
7 | Randolph Burton | 52 | 15 | 2008–2016 |
Akeem Thomas | 52 | 2 | 2008–2018 | |
9 | Gayson Gregory | 49 | 8 | 2000–2014 |
Molvin James | 49 | 0 | 2007–2021 |
Top Goal Scorers
Rank | Player | Goals | Games | Ratio | Years Played |
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1 | Peter Byers | 44 | 91 | 0.48 | 2004–2021 |
2 | Derrick Edwards | 18 | 22 | 0.82 | 1988–2000 |
3 | Randolph Burton | 15 | 52 | 0.29 | 2008–2016 |
4 | Tamorley Thomas | 12 | 64 | 0.19 | 2002–2021 |
5 | Jamie Thomas | 10 | 31 | 0.32 | 2006–2011 |
Quinton Griffith | 10 | 87 | 0.11 | 2009–present | |
7 | Myles Weston | 9 | 16 | 0.56 | 2014–present |
8 | Garfield Gonsalves | 8 | 29 | 0.28 | 1992–2008 |
Kerry Skepple | 8 | 34 | 0.24 | 2002–2012 | |
Gayson Gregory | 8 | 49 | 0.16 | 2000–2014 |
Team Records in Competitions
FIFA World Cup Record
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1930 to 1970 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | |||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 22 | ||||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||||
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4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||||
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6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 15 | |||||||||||
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||
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4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | |||||||||||
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12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 18 | |||||||||||
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4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | |||||||||||
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4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||||
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Total | 0/13 | 50 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 73 | 103 |
CONCACAF Gold Cup Record
CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 22 | |||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||
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1985 | Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
1989 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
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3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | ||||||||||
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
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11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 17 | ||||||||||
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
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5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||
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6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | ||||||||||
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9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 16 | ||||||||||
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6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||
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9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | ||||||||||
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6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 8 | ||||||||||
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4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | ||||||||||
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6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 17 | ||||||||||
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7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 12 | ||||||||||
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6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 15 | ||||||||||
Total | 0/23 | 99 | 33 | 15 | 51 | 132 | 198 |
CONCACAF Nations League Record
CONCACAF Nations League history | |
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First game | ![]() ![]() (September 6, 2019; Montego Bay, Jamaica) |
Biggest win | Antigua and Barbuda ![]() ![]() (October 14, 2023; Nassau, Bahamas) |
Biggest loss | ![]() ![]() (September 6, 2019; Montego Bay, Jamaica) ![]() ![]() (November 21, 2023; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) |
Best result | — |
Worst result | — |
CFU Caribbean Cup Record
- ***A red border means Antigua and Barbuda was the host country.
Head-to-Head Record
This table shows how Antigua and Barbuda has played against other teams in official international games.
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Winning record Equal record Losing record
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 3 |
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5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
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8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 16 |
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14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 18 |
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8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 19 |
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4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 |
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17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 20 |
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8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 21 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 |
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7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
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8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
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14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 33 |
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12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 19 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 29 |
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4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
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4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 6 |
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4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
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23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 30 | 31 |
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14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 18 |
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13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 20 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
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6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
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13 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 41 |
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5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Total | 238 | 83 | 42 | 113 | 341 | 424 |
Honors
Regional Awards
See also
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Antigua y Barbuda para niños