Bermuda national football team facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | Gombey Warriors | ||
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Association | Bermuda Football Association (BFA) | ||
Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | ||
Sub-confederation | CFU (Caribbean) | ||
Head coach | Michael Findlay | ||
Captain | Zeiko Lewis | ||
Most caps | Reggie Lambe (61) | ||
Top scorer | Shaun Goater, Nahki Wells (20) |
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Home stadium | Dame Flora Duffy National Sports Centre | ||
FIFA code | BER | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 176 ![]() |
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Highest | 58 (December 1992) | ||
Lowest | 189 (September 2011) | ||
Elo ranking | |||
Current | 165 ![]() |
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Highest | 92 (December 1992) | ||
Lowest | 177 (March 2008) | ||
First international | |||
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Biggest win | |||
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Biggest defeat | |||
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CONCACAF Gold Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (first in 2019) | ||
Best result | Group stage (2019) |
The Bermuda national football team plays for Bermuda in international football matches. The team is managed by the Bermuda Football Association. This association has been a member of FIFA since 1962 and CONCACAF since 1967. They are also part of the CFU. The team is often called the Gombey Warriors.
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Team History
Early Years (1964–1992)
Bermuda played its very first international football match on August 10, 1964. They played against Iceland in Reykjavík, and Iceland won 4–3. A few years later, Bermuda reached the final of the 1967 Pan American Games. They lost 4–0 to Mexico in that final.
In 1968, Bermuda tried to qualify for the 1970 FIFA World Cup for the first time. They were in a group with the United States and Canada. They managed one draw (0–0 against Canada) but lost three games, so they didn't qualify. In 1969, they lost to Mexico in a qualifying round, but they did beat Mexico 2–1 at home in Hamilton.
The 1970s started with another loss to Mexico in the 1971 CONCACAF Championship qualification. However, Bermuda won two bronze medals in football at the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1974 and 1978. The 1980s were quieter for the Gombey Warriors. They only played in the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games, finishing fourth.
Between 1967 and 1987, Bermuda also played in qualifiers for the Olympic soccer tournament. They never made it to the main tournament. During this time, they had some tough losses, including two games where they lost 8–0 to Canada and Mexico.
Later Years (1992–2013)
After not playing in World Cup qualifiers for a long time, Bermuda returned for the 1994 tournament. They beat Haiti in the first round. They won 1–0 at home and lost 2–1 away, moving on because of the away goals rule. In the next round, they were in a tough group with Jamaica, Canada, and El Salvador. They finished last but had a memorable 1–0 win against El Salvador. For the 1998 World Cup qualifiers, Bermuda pulled out of the competition.
The Gombey Warriors came back for the 2002 World Cup qualifiers. They easily beat the British Virgin Islands with scores of 5–1 and 9–0. However, they lost to Antigua and Barbuda in the next round. In the qualifiers for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Bermuda had their biggest win ever, beating Montserrat 13–0! They were later knocked out by El Salvador.
For the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Bermuda beat the Cayman Islands. But they lost to Trinidad and Tobago, even though Bermuda managed an away win against them. In the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Bermuda was in a group with Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados. They beat Trinidad and Tobago again but didn't make it to the next round.
Bermuda also started playing regularly in the Caribbean Cup qualifiers from 1997 onwards. Their best result was in the 2007 tournament, where they reached the second knockout round. In July 2013, Bermuda won a gold medal at the 2013 Island Games held in Hamilton. This competition includes teams not officially recognized by FIFA.
Recent Times (2015–Present)
In 2015, Bermuda played in the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers. They defeated the Bahamas 5–0 over two matches. In the second round, they faced Guatemala, drawing one game 0–0 and losing the other 1–0, which meant they didn't advance. Bermuda returned to the Caribbean Cup qualifiers, winning one game against French Guiana but losing others and being eliminated.
In 2019, Bermuda made history by joining the CONCACAF Nations League. They qualified for League A, which gave them a chance to play in their first ever CONCACAF Gold Cup. In League A, they played against Mexico and Panama. They finished last in their group. They then played in a Gold Cup qualification round, beating Barbados 8–1, but lost to Haiti 4–1 and were knocked out.
FIFA Series Tournament
In March 2024, FIFA invited Bermuda to play in the 2024 FIFA Series in Jeddah. This was special because they played their first ever opponent from outside CONCACAF. On March 22, 2024, Bermuda played against Brunei from Asia and won 2–0.
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Bermuda is currently playing in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. In June 2024, they drew 1–1 with Antigua and Barbuda and lost 6–1 to Honduras. In June 2025, they had two great wins: 5–0 against the Cayman Islands and 2–1 against Cuba. These wins helped them finish second in their group and move on to the third round, which will be played later in 2025.
Recent Matches
Here are some of Bermuda's recent match results from the last year.
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) |
9 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Bermuda ![]() |
1–6 | ![]() |
Devonshire Parish, Bermuda |
20:00 UTC−4 |
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Stadium: Bermuda National Stadium Referee: Karen Hernández Andrade (Mexico) |
7 September 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B | Bermuda ![]() |
2–3 | ![]() |
Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda |
11:00 UTC−4 | Stadium: ABFA Technical Center Referee: Sanchez Bass (St.Kitts and Nevis) |
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 | Dominica ![]() |
1–6 | ![]() |
Devonshire Parish, Bermuda |
19:30 UTC−3 |
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Stadium: Bermuda National Stadium Referee: Fernando Morón (Panama) |
15 October 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B | Bermuda ![]() |
3–2 | ![]() |
Devonshire Parish, Bermuda |
19:30 UTC−3 | Stadium: Bermuda National Stadium Referee: Josué Ugalde Aguilar (Costa Rica) |
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 | Dominican Republic ![]() |
6–1 | ![]() |
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
18:00 UTC−4 | Stadium: Estadio Cibao FC Referee: José García Meléndez (El Salvador) |
2025 Matches
21 March 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification | Bermuda ![]() |
3–5 | ![]() |
Devonshire Parish, Bermuda |
20:00 UTC−3 | Stadium: Bermuda National Stadium Referee: Reon Radix (Grenada) |
25 March 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification | Honduras ![]() |
2–0 | ![]() |
Tegucigalpa, Honduras |
Stadium: Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés |
4 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Bermuda ![]() |
5–0 | ![]() |
Devonshire Parish, Bermuda |
20:00 UTC−3 |
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Stadium: Bermuda National Stadium Referee: Rubiel Vazquez (United States) |
10 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Cuba ![]() |
1–2 | ![]() |
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
--:-- UTC−5 | Stadium: Estadio Antonio Maceo |
5 September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Bermuda ![]() |
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Devonshire Parish, Bermuda |
19:00 UTC−3 | Stadium: Bermuda National Stadium |
9 September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Curaçao ![]() |
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Willemstad, Curaçao |
20:00 UTC−4 | Stadium: Ergilio Hato Stadium |
10 October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Bermuda ![]() |
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Bermuda |
--:-- UTC−5 | Stadium: TBD |
18 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Trinidad and Tobago ![]() |
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Trinidad and Tobago |
--:-- UTC−5 | Stadium: TBD |
Coaching History
Many coaches have led the Bermuda national football team over the years. Here are some of them:
Graham Adams
Rudi Gutendorf (1968)
Roderick "Roddy" Burchall
Gary Darrell (19??–1992)
Burkhard Ziese (1994–1997)
Clyde Best (1997–1999)
Robert Calderon
Kenny Thompson (2003–2008)
Devarr Boyles (2011–2012)
Andrew Bascome (2012–2016)
Dennis Brown (2013–2016)
Kyle Lightbourne (2017)
Devarr Boyles (2017)
Andrew Bascome (2017–2018)
Dennis Brown (2017–2018)
Kyle Lightbourne (2018–2023)
Michael Findlay (2023–present)
Team Players
Current Squad
These players were chosen for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF second round matches in June 2025. The numbers for games played (caps) and goals are correct as of June 10, 2025, after the match against Cuba.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Dale Eve | 9 February 1995 | 47 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Detre Bell | 8 March 1997 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
23 | GK | Coleridge Fubler | 30 October 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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2 | DF | Reece Jones | 7 December 2000 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Eusebio Blankendal | 11 March 1998 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Roger Lee | 1 July 1991 | 47 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | DF | Julian Carpenter | 6 December 1995 | 4 | 1 | Unknown |
16 | DF | Kieron Richardson | 28 January 2005 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | DF | Harry Twite | 17 June 2005 | 19 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | DF | J’Nai Butterfield-Steede | 19 March 1998 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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5 | MF | Ne-Jai Tucker | 20 August 2002 | 17 | 1 | ![]() |
7 | MF | Enrique Russell | 5 February 2000 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Aundè Todd | 16 May 2005 | 14 | 1 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Zeiko Lewis | 4 June 1994 | 45 | 11 | Free agent |
13 | MF | Keziah Martin | 21 May 2000 | 14 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | MF | Willie Clemons | 24 September 1994 | 33 | 2 | ![]() |
19 | MF | Reggie Lambe | 4 February 1991 | 60 | 14 | ![]() |
21 | MF | Jorj Dublin | 10 August 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | MF | Rahzir Jones | 1 November 2000 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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9 | FW | Kole Hall | 22 August 1998 | 16 | 3 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Djair Parfitt | 1 October 1996 | 17 | 6 | ![]() |
14 | FW | Sachiel Ming | 8 August 2005 | 8 | 1 | ![]() |
20 | FW | Deniche Hill | 11 March 2004 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent Call-ups
These players have also been called to the Bermuda squad in the last year.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Jahquil Hill | 15 January 1997 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Milai Perott | 12 April 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Andrew Kempe | 26 August 2000 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Dante Leverock | 11 April 1992 | 50 | 8 | ![]() |
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DF | Luke Robinson | 20 October 1998 | 20 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Seke Spence | 25 January 2002 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Zhani Burgess | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Daren Usher | 7 December 1995 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Kosi Basden | 1 February 1995 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Daion Swan-Desilva | 2 January 2007 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Liam Evans | 1 May 1997 | 9 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Nahki Wells | 1 June 1990 | 27 | 20 | ![]() |
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FW | Kane Crichlow | 21 August 2000 | 20 | 10 | ![]() |
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FW | Knory Scott | 6 June 1999 | 17 | 2 | ![]() |
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FW | Remy Coddington | 3 April 2004 | 12 | 2 | ![]() |
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FW | Blaiz Hall | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | David Jones | 12 March 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Leroy Lewis | 4 November 2003 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Jai Bean | 16 January 2002 | 16 | 4 | ![]() |
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FW | T'Syi Showers | 11 November 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Lejaun Simmons | 7 April 1993 | 38 | 6 | ![]() |
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FW | Justin Donawa | 27 June 1996 | 25 | 3 | ![]() |
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Player Records
These statistics include only official matches recognized by FIFA. Players whose names are in bold are still playing for Bermuda.
Most Games Played
Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
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1 | Reggie Lambe | 61 | 14 | 2007–present |
2 | Dante Leverock | 50 | 8 | 2015–present |
3 | Dale Eve | 48 | 0 | 2011–present |
Roger Lee | 48 | 0 | 2008–present | |
5 | Zeiko Lewis | 46 | 12 | 2011–present |
6 | Damon Ming | 40 | 7 | 2003–2016 |
Lejaun Simmons | 40 | 6 | 2012–present | |
8 | John Barry Nusum | 38 | 19 | 2000–2012 |
9 | Willie Clemons | 36 | 3 | 2016–present |
10 | Jaylon Bather | 34 | 2 | 2015–2021 |
Top Goal Scorers
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
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1 | Shaun Goater | 20 | 22 | 0.91 | 1988–2004 |
Nahki Wells | 20 | 26 | 0.74 | 2007–present | |
3 | John Barry Nusum | 19 | 38 | 0.5 | 2000–2012 |
4 | Reggie Lambe | 14 | 61 | 0.23 | 2007–present |
5 | Zeiko Lewis | 12 | 46 | 0.26 | 2011–present |
6 | Khano Smith | 10 | 33 | 0.3 | 2003–2012 |
7 | Kane Crichlow | 9 | 18 | 0.5 | 2021–present |
8 | Kyle Lightbourne | 8 | 18 | 0.44 | 1989–2004 |
Dante Leverock | 8 | 50 | 0.16 | 2015–present | |
10 | Damon Ming | 7 | 40 | 0.18 | 2003–2016 |
Tournament Records
FIFA World Cup
Bermuda has tried to qualify for the FIFA World Cup many times.
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | ||||||||
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Did not qualify | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 15 | ||||||||
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Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | ||||||||
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 4 | |||||||||
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6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | |||||||||
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | |||||||||
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4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | |||||||||
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To be determined | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | ||||||||
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Total | – | 0/15 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 44 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 92 | 66 |
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Bermuda has played in the CONCACAF Gold Cup once.
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | ||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | |||||||||||
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Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
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8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 10 | |||||||||||
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | |||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | ||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||||||||||
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Group stage | 11th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | Squad | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 4 | ||
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Did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 16 | ||||||||||
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6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | |||||||||||
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8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 20 | |||||||||||
Total | Group stage | 1/27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 54 | 21 | 4 | 29 | 112 | 99 |
CONCACAF Nations League
Bermuda has also competed in the CONCACAF Nations League.
CONCACAF Nations League history | |
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First Match | Panama ![]() ![]() (5 September 2019; Hamilton, Bermuda) |
Biggest Win | ![]() ![]() (12 October 2024; Devonshire Parish, Bermuda) |
Biggest Defeat | Dominican Republic ![]() ![]() (19 November 2024; Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic) |
Best Result | — |
Worst Result | — |
CFU Caribbean Cup
Bermuda has also taken part in the Caribbean Cup.
Island Games
Bermuda has also participated in the Island Games, a multi-sport event.
- Draws include games decided by penalty shoot-out.
Team Achievements
Regional Awards
Friendly Competitions
- Island Games (1): 2013
See also
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Bermudas para niños
- Bermuda national under-20 football team
- Bermuda national under-17 football team