Barbados national football team

Beginnings (1929–1980)

Barbados played their first international match on April 20, 1929, against Trinidad and Tobago, ending in a 3–0 victory. In the 1930s, they participated in several editions of the Martínez Shield^[3] where they suffered their most severe defeat against Guyana (at that time, British Guiana), in Georgetown, in 1931, 9–0.

Barbados had to wait for the qualifying tournament for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games to play its first official competition match against the amateur team of El Salvador, on July 25, 1971, in Bridgetown, a match that saw the Selecta win 0–3. Two years later, Barbados participated in the 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games, in Santo Domingo, although it did not qualify past the first round. On August 15, 1976, Barbados defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2–1 (a brace by Victor Clarke) in the 1978 World Cup qualifiers, which doubled as qualification for the 1977 CONCACAF Championship. In the second leg, the Soca Warriors claimed their revenge (1–0) in Port of Spain, taking the tie to a third tiebreaker game, played in Bridgetown, on September 14, 1976, where Trinidad and Tobago won 1–3, eliminating Barbados.

1980–2000

In the '80s, the Bajan Braves obtained 2nd place in the 1985 CFU Championship. The following year they played the 1986 Central American and Caribbean Games, where they reached the quarterfinals, before being eliminated by the hosts, Dominican Republic. At the end of the decade, Barbados hosted the first edition of the Caribbean Cup, without being able to progress beyond the group stage.

In the 90s, Barbados would return to the World Cup qualifiers, in the preliminary tournament for the 1994 World Cup, where it was again eliminated by Trinidad and Tobago (5–1). In the 1998 World Cup qualifiers, after beating Dominica with an aggregate score of 2–0, Barbados was beaten down by Jamaica (0–1 in Bridgetown and 2–0 in Kingston). In the Caribbean Cup, the Bajan Braves qualified for the 1994 competition in an infamous match against Grenada where they purposefully scored an own-goal in order to force overtime and help them to advance, and in the final tournament were eliminated in the first round. Barbados subsequently failed to qualify for the annual competition from 1995 to 1999.

2000s

The 21st century started well for Barbados, who eliminated Cuba on penalties (5–4), after two 1–1 draws in Havana and Bridgetown, during the qualifying rounds for the 2002 World Cup. In the second round, they achieved a historic victory at home against Costa Rica (2–1), on July 16, 2000, with goals from Llewellyn Riley and Michael Forde. However, after winning that match, the Barbadians lost the remaining fixtures, wasting their chance to advance to the final hexagonal.

They would return in 2001 to the final phase of the Caribbean Cup, although without much luck after being eliminated again in the first round. In the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, the Saint Kitts and Nevis team eliminated Barbados in the first phase, with an aggregate score of 5–2. In 2005, Barbados hosted (for the second time) the XII edition of the Caribbean Cup, finishing in 4th place. They also qualified for the 2007 and 2008 tournaments, eliminated both times in the group stage. In the preliminary tournament for the 2010 World Cup, Barbados was eliminated by the United States, over two legs, with a crushing aggregate result of 9–0.

2010–present

The qualifiers heading to the 2014 World Cup were a real ordeal for the Bajan Braves who were placed into a group with Bermuda, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. They finished last in the group, with 2 goals scored and 14 conceded. After being eliminated in the preliminary phase of the Caribbean Cup in 2012 and after 17 months of inactivity, Barbados returned to play an international match, on March 2, 2014, against Jamaica, in Bridgetown, a match that concluded with victory for the Reggae Boyz, 2–0.

In the qualifying rounds for the 2018 World Cup, they would face the US Virgin Islands where they were surprised 0–1 at home, however, Barbados would overcome the deficit by a 0–4 victory on the road. Then they would face Aruba, winning 0–2 as a visitor, then beating them 1–0 at home however Barbados had fielded an ineligible player, Hadan Holligan, who was due to serve a suspension for collecting two yellow cards, therefore the second leg was awarded to Aruba 3–0, seeing them progress, eliminating Barbados.^[4]

2025

Dominica  v  Barbados

9 May Friendly	Dominica	0–0	Barbados	Roseau, Dominica
19:00 AST UTC-4				Stadium: Technical Center

Dominica  v  Barbados

11 May Friendly	Dominica	0–0	Barbados	Roseau, Dominica
16:00 UTC-4				Stadium: Windsor Park

Barbados  v  Aruba

4 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification	Barbados	1–1	Aruba	Wildey, Barbados
	Leacock 7' (pen.)	Report (FIFA)	15' Luydens	Stadium: Wildey Turf Referee: Andrew Samuel (Trinidad and Tobago)

Saint Lucia  v  Barbados

10 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification	Saint Lucia	2–1	Barbados	Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
	Elva 42' (pen.), 90' (pen.)	Report (FIFA)	12' Richards	Stadium: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground Attendance: 144 Referee: Sergio Reyna (Guatemala)

Barbados  v  Bonaire

12 November 2025–26 CONCACAF Series	Barbados	3–2	Bonaire	North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda
16:00 UTC−4	Oughterson 10', 45+1' Applewhaite 34'	Report	55' Cicilia 90' Gerardo-Felicia	Stadium: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

Barbados  v  Aruba

15 November 2025–26 CONCACAF Series	Barbados	0–3	Aruba	North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda
16:00 UTC−4		Report	4' Poulina 59' Romano 76' Fermina	Stadium: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Referee: Evens Julmis (Bahamas)

2026

Saint Martin  v  Barbados

26 March 2025–26 CONCACAF Series	Saint Martin	3–1	Barbados	Rincon, Bonaire
16:00 UTC−4	Léo 56', 57' Williams 87' (o.g.)	Report	Oughterson 85'	Stadium: Stadion Antonio Trenidat Referee: Shekiel Jokil (Suriname)

Barbados  v  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

29 March 2025–26 CONCACAF Series	Barbados	2–3	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Rincon, Bonaire
16:00 UTC−4	Banton 51' Oughterson 59'	Report	Franklyn 28' Solomon 38' Anderson 78'	Stadium: Stadion Antonio Trenidat Referee: Evens Julmis (Bahamas)

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF second round matches against Aruba and Saint Lucia on 4 and 10 June 2025.^[6]

Caps and goals correct as of 10 June 2025, after the match against Saint Lucia

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No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Jireh Malcolm	(2006-11-21) 21 November 2006 (age 19)	5	0	Paradise
21	1GK	Shaquan Phillips	(2002-02-04) 4 February 2002 (age 24)	0	0	University of the West Indies
18	1GK	Justin Griffith	(2005-02-18) 18 February 2005 (age 21)	2	0	Macclesfield
2	2DF	Ricardio Morris	(1993-04-24) 24 April 1993 (age 33)	51	1	Weymouth Wales
3	2DF	Andre Applewhaite	(2002-06-03) 3 June 2002 (age 23)	26	3	Connecticut United
5	2DF	Tyrique Bailey	(2004-04-21) 21 April 2004 (age 22)	2	0	Indian Hills Community College
12	2DF	Carl Hinkson	(1997-04-14) 14 April 1997 (age 29)	20	1	Unknown
13	2DF	Romario Small	(1994-12-16) 16 December 1994 (age 31)	1	0	Brittons Hill
15	2DF	Kamari Johnson	(2007-06-21) 21 June 2007 (age 18)	0	0	Unknown
16	2DF	Jayden Goodridge	(2004-11-17) 17 November 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Unknown
17	2DF	Lemar Catlyn	(2002-12-06) 6 December 2002 (age 23)	4	0	Ellerton
20	2DF	Nicoli Brathwaite	(2000-12-24) 24 December 2000 (age 25)	23	0	Progresul Ezeriș
4	3MF	Mario Williams	(1992-08-19) 19 August 1992 (age 33)	58	0	Weymouth Wales
6	3MF	Sheran Hoyte	(2000-02-21) 21 February 2000 (age 26)	14	2	Britton's Hill
8	3MF	Jaheim Neblett	(2002-09-30) 30 September 2002 (age 23)	3	0	Weymouth Wales
9	3MF	Tajio James	(2003-12-17) 17 December 2003 (age 22)	15	5	Central Arkansas Bears
10	3MF	Niall Reid-Stephen	(2001-09-08) 8 September 2001 (age 24)	22	11	Tormenta
11	3MF	Shamari Harewood	(2006-05-25) 25 May 2006 (age 19)	3	0	Paradise
14	3MF	Jaylan Gilkes	(2002-06-28) 28 June 2002 (age 23)	7	0	Barbados Soccer Academy
19	3MF	Sekani Mayers	(1998-09-23) 23 September 1998 (age 27)	0	0	Unknown
7	4FW	Omani Leacock	(1998-05-01) 1 May 1998 (age 28)	34	5	Wealdstone
22	4FW	Devonte Richards	(2002-09-27) 27 September 2002 (age 23)	8	1	Central Arkansas Bears
23	4FW	Khimani Cox	(2005-02-14) 14 February 2005 (age 21)	2	0	Barbados Soccer Academy

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Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up within the past 12 months.

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Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Kishmar Primus	(1998-04-09) 9 April 1998 (age 28)	29	0	Weymouth Wales	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
GK	Corey Bridgeman		1	0	Kick Start	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
GK	Nashton Browne	(2001-04-12) 12 April 2001 (age 25)	0	0	Paradise	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
GK	Brandon Sumpter	(2002-09-18) 18 September 2002 (age 23)	2	0	South West Queensland Thunder	v.  Haiti; 9 June 2024
GK	Kevon Allsopp	(2001-03-30) 30 March 2001 (age 25)	1	0	Deacons	v.  Haiti; 9 June 2024
GK	Liam Brathwaite	(2000-11-06) 6 November 2000 (age 25)	15	0	UWI Blackbirds	v.  Montserrat; 20 November 2023
GK	Raheem Agard	(2000-11-06) 6 November 2000 (age 25)	1	0	Whitehall Titans	v.  Montserrat; 20 November 2023
DF	Nathan Walters		4	0	Altitude	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
DF	Darius Boyce	(2004-05-20) 20 May 2004 (age 21)	1	0	UWI Cave Hill	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
DF	Raquan Clarke		0	0	Paradise	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
DF	Zachary Applewhite	(2004-08-20) 20 August 2004 (age 21)	5	1	Mount Olive Trojans	v.  U.S. Virgin Islands; 10 September 2024
DF	Shay Prescod	(2004-03-04) 4 March 2004 (age 22)	4	0	Oklahoma City Stars	v.  U.S. Virgin Islands; 10 September 2024
DF	Nathan Sealy	(2004-09-06) 6 September 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Murray State University	v.  U.S. Virgin Islands; 10 September 2024
DF	Justin White	(1991-11-10) 10 November 1991 (age 34)	0	0	Unattached	v.  U.S. Virgin Islands; 10 September 2024
DF	Romelle Burgess	(1982-03-14) 14 March 1982 (age 44)	39	1	Paradise	v.  Haiti; 9 June 2024
DF	Akeem Hill	(1996-11-01) 1 November 1996 (age 29)	33	1	Weymouth Wales	v.  Haiti; 9 June 2024
DF	Zachary Ellis-Hayden	(1992-03-01) 1 March 1992 (age 34)	6	0	Guelph United	v.  Montserrat; 20 November 2023
MF	Hadan Holligan	(1996-09-11) 11 September 1996 (age 29)	62	6	Weymouth Wales	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
MF	Kevon Lucas	(2004-03-11) 11 March 2004 (age 22)	7	0	Kick Start	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
MF	Ethan Taylor	(2005-01-19) 19 January 2005 (age 21)	5	1	Kick Start	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
MF	Jaron Oughterson	(2001-05-11) 11 May 2001 (age 24)	4	0	UWI	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
MF	Elijah Downey	(1999-03-17) 17 March 1999 (age 27)	12	1	Wotton	v.  Haiti; 9 June 2024
MF	Rommell Bynoe	(1994-10-31) 31 October 1994 (age 31)	2	0	Brittons Hill	v.  Haiti; 9 June 2024
MF	Jomo Harris	(1995-02-15) 15 February 1995 (age 31)	45	2	Paradise	v.  Montserrat; 20 November 2023
MF	Rashad Jules	(1992-06-24) 24 June 1992 (age 33)	39	8	Ellerton	v.  Montserrat; 20 November 2023
FW	Ackeel Applewhaite	(1999-07-17) 17 July 1999 (age 26)	49	1	Weymouth Wales	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
FW	Nadre Butcher	(2004-03-06) 6 March 2004 (age 22)	22	1	Weymouth Wales	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
FW	Thierry Gale	(2002-05-01) 1 May 2002 (age 24)	15	8	Bolton Wanderers	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
FW	Khalil Vanderpool-Nurse	(2005-03-14) 14 March 2005 (age 21)	4	0	Harnosand	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
FW	Darian King	(1992-04-26) 26 April 1992 (age 34)	1	0	Wotton	v.  Guyana, 19 November 2024
FW	Janash Jaunai	(2004-02-24) 24 February 2004 (age 22)	1	0	Weymouth Wales	v.  Bahamas; 15 October 2024
FW	Armando Lashley	(1991-11-08) 8 November 1991 (age 34)	43	4	Paradise	v.  Montserrat; 20 November 2023

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Most appearances

Top goalscorers

FIFA World Cup

More information FIFA World Cup record, Qualification record ...

FIFA World Cup record											Qualification record
Year	Round	Pos.	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930 to 1966	Not a FIFA member										Not a FIFA member
1970 and 1974	Did not participate										Did not participate
1978	Did not qualify										3	1	0	2	3	5
1982	Did not participate										Did not participate
1986	Withdrew										Withdrew
1990	Did not participate										Did not participate
1994	Did not qualify										2	0	0	2	1	5
1998											4	2	0	2	2	3
2002											12	4	3	5	17	27
2006											2	0	0	2	2	5
2010											4	1	1	2	2	10
2014											6	0	0	6	2	14
2018	Disqualified after qualifying for third round[8][9]										4	2	0	2	6	4
2022	Did not qualify										4	1	2	1	3	3
2026											4	0	1	3	4	10
2030	To be determined										To be determined
2034
Total	—	0/10	—								45	11	7	27	42	86

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CONCACAF Gold Cup

More information CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup record, Year ...

CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup record
Year	Round	Pos.	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
1963 to 1973	Did not participate
1977	Did not qualify
1981	Withdrew
1985 to 1991	Did not participate
1993	Did not qualify
1996
1998
2000
2002
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023
2025
Total	—	0/17	—

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CONCACAF Nations League

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CONCACAF Nations League record
League phase												Final phase
Season	Div.	Group	Pos.	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	P/R		Finals	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
2019–20	C	A	3rd	6	4	0	2	14	4			2021	Ineligible
2022–23	B	A	13th	6	1	0	5	3	9			2023
2023–24	B	B	16th	6	0	0	6	7	26			2024
2024–25	C	A	1st	4	4	0	0	17	4			2025
2026–27	B	To be determined										2027
Total				22	9	!0	13	41	43	—		Total	—	0/4	—

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More information CONCACAF Nations League history, First match ...

CONCACAF Nations League history
First match	Barbados  4–0  Saint Martin (5 September 2019; Bridgetown, Barbados)
Biggest win	U.S. Virgin Islands 0–5 Barbados  (9 October 2024; Wildey, Barbados)
Biggest defeat	Dominican Republic 5–0 Barbados  (11 September 2023; Wildey, Barbados)
Best result	13th – League B (2022–23)
Worst result	Relegation League C (2023–24)

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Caribbean Cup

More information CFU Championship / Caribbean Cup record, Qualification record ...

CFU Championship / Caribbean Cup record										Qualification record
Year	Round	Pos.	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1978	First round	—	2	0	1	1	0	1		—
1979	Did not participate									Did not participate
1981	Did not qualify									2	0	2	0	2	2
1983										4	1	2	1	2	3
1985	Runners-up	2nd	3	0	3	0	2	2		Qualified as host
1988	Did not qualify									2	0	0	2	1	9
1989	Group stage	5th	2	1	0	1	1	3		Qualified as host
1990	Unfinished[10]	—	2	1	1	0	5	4		3	2	1	0	3	1
1991	Did not participate									Did not participate
1992	Did not qualify									3	1	1	1	4	4
1993										3	2	0	1	9	2
1994	Group stage	6th	3	0	2	1	3	5		2	1	0	1	4	3
1995	Did not qualify									4	2	1	1	9	3
1996										2	1	0	1	2	2
1997										2	1	1	0	3	1
1998										3	1	0	2	6	9
1999										5	3	1	1	9	4
2001	Group stage	8th	3	0	0	3	2	10		3	2	1	0	9	5
2005	Fourth place	4th	3	0	0	3	2	7		Qualified as host
2007	Group stage	8th	3	0	1	2	3	6		6	4	2	0	17	5
2008	Group stage	8th	3	0	0	3	4	8		5	4	1	0	11	6
2010	Did not qualify									3	1	2	0	6	1
2012										3	2	0	1	3	2
2014										6	2	1	3	12	13
2017										2	1	0	1	1	2
Total	Runners-up	9/21	24	2	8	14	22	46		63	31	16	16	113	77

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• CFU Championship
  • Runners-up (1): 1985