Guadeloupe national football team facts for kids
| Nickname(s) | Les Gwada Boys (The Gwada Boys) |
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| Association | Ligue guadeloupéenne de football | |||||||||||||||||||
| Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sub-confederation | CFU (Caribbean) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach | Jocelyn Angloma | |||||||||||||||||||
| Captain | Ronan Hauterville | |||||||||||||||||||
| Most caps | Jean-Luc Lambourde (65) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Top scorer | Dominique Mocka (17) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Home stadium | Stade René Serge Nabajoth | |||||||||||||||||||
| FIFA code | GLP | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Current | 163  20 (3 March 2019) |
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| Highest | 81 (Early 2011) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lowest | 166 (March 2019) | |||||||||||||||||||
| First international | ||||||||||||||||||||
 Martinique 6–0 Guadeloupe (Martinique; unknown date 1934) |
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| Biggest win | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unofficial Guadeloupe 13–0 Saint Pierre and Miquelon  (Versailles, France; 22 September 2012) Official Guadeloupe 11–0 U.S. Virgin Islands  (Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 12 April 2001) |
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| Biggest defeat | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Martinique 6–0 Guadeloupe (Martinique; unknown date 1934)  Martinique 8–2 Guadeloupe (Martinique; unknown date 1975)  Curaçao 6–0 Guadeloupe (Willemstad, Curaçao; 19 November 2018) |
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| Appearances | 5 (first in 2007) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | Third place (2007) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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The Guadeloupe national football team is a soccer team that represents Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is a French island in the Caribbean. The team is controlled by the Ligue guadeloupéenne de football, which is the local soccer league.
Even though Guadeloupe is part of France, it is not a member of FIFA. This means they cannot play in the FIFA World Cup. However, they are part of CONCACAF and the CFU. This allows them to play in other important tournaments in North America and the Caribbean.
Guadeloupe's best achievement so far was reaching the final of the 2010 Caribbean Championship. They played against Jamaica and lost in a penalty shootout. They also did very well in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2007, making it to the semi-finals.
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Team History and Success
Early Days and Gold Cup Debut
Guadeloupe surprised many by qualifying for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2007. They earned their spot by finishing fourth in the 2006–07 Caribbean Nations Cup. This was their first time playing in the Gold Cup.
Their first game in the tournament was a 1-1 draw against Haiti. Then, they won 2-1 against Canada in Miami. They lost their last group game 1-0 to Costa Rica.
Reaching the Semi-Finals
Guadeloupe moved on to the knockout stage as one of the best third-place teams. In the quarter-finals, they beat Honduras 2-1. This was a big upset because Honduras had been playing very well.
In the semi-finals, Guadeloupe lost 1-0 to Mexico. Even though they lost, people praised their strong defense. Their performance was the best by a Caribbean island team since Trinidad and Tobago in 2000.
More Gold Cup Appearances
Guadeloupe's good performance in the 2008 Caribbean Championship helped them play in the Gold Cup again in 2009. The coach, Roger Salnot, tried to get more talented players from France to join the team. However, most of these players were not allowed to play by their clubs.
In the 2009 tournament, Guadeloupe won their first two group games. They beat Panama 2-1 and Nicaragua 2-0. They then lost 2-0 to Mexico. They reached the quarter-finals again but lost to Costa Rica.
Guadeloupe also qualified for the Gold Cup in 2021 and 2023. In 2023, they had an exciting 2-2 draw with Canada.
Coaching the Team
The Guadeloupe national football team has had several coaches over the years.
- Roger Salnot was the coach from 2001 to 2011.
- Steve Bizasène coached the team from 2012 to 2017.
- Currently, Jocelyn Angloma has been the coach since 2017.
Top Players and Records
Many talented players have represented Guadeloupe. Here are some of the players with the most appearances and goals for the team.
Most Games Played
| Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Years Played |
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| 1 | Jean-Luc Lambourde | 65 | 15 | 2002–2017 |
| 2 | Alain Vertot | 49 | 3 | 1999–2009 |
| 3 | Lérry Hanany | 45 | 7 | 2004–2017 |
| 4 | Dominique Mocka | 38 | 17 | 2002–2012 |
| 5 | Ludovic Gotin | 34 | 15 | 2006–2017 |
| 6 | Grégory Gendrey | 32 | 9 | 2008–present |
| 7 | Anthony Baron | 28 | 2 | 2018–present |
| Willy Laurence | 28 | 0 | 2004–2017 | |
| Méddy Lina | 28 | 0 | 2008–present | |
| 10 | Stéphane Auvray | 26 | 2 | 2007–2012 |
| Cédric Avinel | 26 | 0 | 2008–present | |
| Matthias Phaëton | 26 | 11 | 2021–present |
Top Goal Scorers
| Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Years Played |
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| 1 | Dominique Mocka | 17 | 38 | 0.45 | 2002–2012 |
| 2 | Ludovic Gotin | 15 | 34 | 0.44 | 2006–2017 |
| Jean-Luc Lambourde | 15 | 65 | 0.23 | 2002–2017 | |
| 4 | Matthias Phaëton | 11 | 26 | 0.42 | 2021–present |
| 5 | Raphaël Mirval | 9 | 17 | 0.53 | 2018–present |
| Grégory Gendrey | 9 | 32 | 0.28 | 2008–present | |
| 7 | Vladimir Pascal | 7 | 13 | 0.54 | 2010–2014 |
| Ange-Freddy Plumain | 7 | 16 | 0.44 | 2022–present | |
| Lérry Hanany | 7 | 45 | 0.16 | 2004–2017 | |
| 10 | Xavier Cassubie | 6 | 11 | 0.55 | 2002–2004 |
| Mickaël Antoine-Curier | 6 | 16 | 0.38 | 2008–2012 |
Tournament Records
Guadeloupe has competed in several major football tournaments.
CONCACAF Gold Cup Record
Guadeloupe has played in five of the seventeen CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments. Their first time was in 2007, where they reached the semi-finals. Two years later, in 2009, they again made it to the knockout stage.
| CONCACAF Gold Cup Record | |||||||||
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| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
 1991 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
 1993 |
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| 1996 |
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| 1998 |
Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2000 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2002 |
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| 2003 |
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| 2005 |
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| 2007 |
Semi-finals | 4th | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2009 |
Quarter-finals | 6th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | |
| 2011 |
Group stage | 10th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2013 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
 2015 |
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| 2017 |
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  2019 |
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| 2021 |
Group stage | 14th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2023 |
Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | |
| Total | 5/17 | 0 Titles | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 23 | 31 | |
CONCACAF Nations League Record
Guadeloupe also plays in the CONCACAF Nations League. This competition helps teams qualify for the Gold Cup and other tournaments.
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| Season | Division | Group | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | P/R | Finals | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | |
| 2019–20 | C | D | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |  |
2021 |
Ineligible | ||||||||
| 2022–23 | B | A | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 |  |
2023 |
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| 2023–24 | B | A | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 3 | |
2024 |
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| 2024–25 | A | A | To be determined |  2025 |
To be determined | ||||||||||||||
| Total | — | — | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 10 | — | Total | 0 Titles | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Caribbean Cup Record
Guadeloupe has played in seven Caribbean Cup tournaments. They never won the competition. However, they finished in third place three times. In 2010, they were runners-up, losing to Jamaica in a penalty shootout.
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
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 1989 |
Third place | 3rd | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
 1990 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1991 |
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| 1992 |
Round 1 | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1993 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1994 |
Third place | 3rd | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | |
 1995 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1996 |
Did not enter | ||||||||
  1997 |
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| 1998 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1999 |
Round 1 | 7th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2001 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2005 |
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| 2007 |
Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | |
| 2008 |
Third place | 3rd | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |
| 2010 |
Runners-up* | 2nd | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2012 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2014 |
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| 2017 |
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| Total | 7/19 | 0 Titles | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 37 | 35 | |
CFU Championship Record
Before the Caribbean Cup, Guadeloupe played in the CFU Championship from 1978 to 1985. They reached the final rounds twice, finishing third both times.
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
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 1978 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1979 |
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 1981 |
Third place | 3rd | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
 1983 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1985 |
Third place | 3rd | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| 1988 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| Total | 2/6 | 0 Titles | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.
- **Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won. Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Team Achievements
Here are the awards and honors the Guadeloupe national football team has earned:
Regional Awards
- CFU Championship/Caribbean Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2010
- Third place (5): 1981, 1985, 1989, 1994, 2008
Other Awards
- Coupe de l'Outre-Mer
- Third place (3): 2008, 2010, 2012
See also
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Guadalupe para niños
