British Virgin Islands national football team facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
British Virgin Islands

Nickname(s)	The Nature Boys
Association	British Virgin Islands Football Association
Confederation	CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation	CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach	Vacant
Captain	Troy Caesar
Most caps	Troy Caesar (30)
Top scorer	Avondale Williams (5)
Home stadium	A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground
FIFA code	VGB
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	207 (7 February 2019)
Highest	160 (March 2000, August–November 2002)
Lowest	209 (March 2022)
Elo ranking
Current	226 3 (3 March 2019)
Highest	171 (1989)
Lowest	230 (2017)
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)

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.

They are members of both CONCACAF and FIFA.

History

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. 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.

World Cup qualification

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

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. 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. In the second round, they were drawn into Group E with Guatemala, Dominica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

Results and fixtures

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

2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 22 March	U.S. Virgin Islands	1–1	British Virgin Islands	Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
17:00 UTC−4	Blaschka  73'	https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288301/288309/400017784	Liziario  90'	Stadium: Bethlehem Soccer Stadium Referee: Katia Itzel García (Mexico)

2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 26 March	British Virgin Islands	0–0 (1–1 agg.) (4–2 pen)	U.S. Virgin Islands	Road Town, British Virgin Islands
15:00 UTC−4		https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288301/288309/400017783		Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground Referee: Ken Pennyfeather (Antigua and Barbuda)
		Penalties
	*Bertie Wiltshire Gallimore Forbes Callwood		* Kendall Whyte Blaschka Ramos
Note: 1–1 on aggregate. British Virgin Islands won 4–2 on penalties and advanced to the second round.

2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 8 June	British Virgin Islands	0–3	Guatemala	Road Town, British Virgin Islands
16:00 UTC−4		https://www.fifa.com/en/match-centre/match/520/288301/288302/400017762?date=2024-06-08	Castellanos  23' Rubin  45+3' Pinto  47' (pen.)	Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground Referee: Kwinsi Williams (Trinidad and Tobago)

2026 World Cup qualification 11 June	Dominican Republic	4–0	British Virgin Islands	San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
20:00 UTC−4	Núñez  2', 31' Romero  15' (pen.), 90+3'	Report (FIFA) Report (CONCACAF)		Stadium: Estadio Panamericano Attendance: 1,100 Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)

2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League 4 September	British Virgin Islands	0–1	Cayman Islands	George Town, Cayman Islands
16:30 UTC−4		https://www.concacaf.com/en/nations-league/game-details?matchid=740611	Seymour  84'	Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex Referee: Jonathan Leiton (Costa Rica)

2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League 10 September	Saint Kitts and Nevis	2–0	British Virgin Islands	George Town, Cayman Islands
16:30 UTC−4	Williams  11', 64'	https://www.concacaf.com/en/nations-league/game-details?matchid=740635		Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex Referee: Andrew Samuel (Puerto Rico)

2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League 9 October	British Virgin Islands	1–3	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
15:30 UTC−4	Javier  46'	https://www.concacaf.com/en/nations-league/game-details?matchid=740666	Roberts  25' Amory  37' Williams  90+5' (o.g.)	Stadium: Warner Park Sporting Complex Referee: Vimarest Díaz (Dominican Republic

2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League 12 October	Cayman Islands	1–0	British Virgin Islands	Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
15:30 UTC−4	Douglas  69'	https://www.concacaf.com/en/nations-league/game-details?matchid=740654		Stadium: Warner Park Sporting Complex Referee: Ricangel De Leça (Aruba)

Coaching history

Players

Current squad

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.

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 15)	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	(2004-01-08) 8 January 2004 (age 20)	8	0	Rebels
	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

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 21)	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 20)	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

Players in bold are still active with British Virgin Islands.

Most appearances

Top goalscorers

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

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

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

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	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

CONCACAF Nations League history
First Match	Bonaire 4–2  British Virgin Islands (6 September 2019; Willemstad, Curaçao)
Biggest Win	British Virgin Islands 3–1  Turks and Caicos Islands (9 September 2023; Road Town, British Virgin Islands)
Biggest Defeat	Puerto Rico 6–0  British Virgin Islands (12 June 2022; Mayagüez, Puerto Rico)
Best Result	—
Worst Result	—

Caribbean Cup

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

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de las Islas Vírgenes Británicas para niños