Antigua and Barbuda national football team
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The Antigua and Barbuda national football team is the national team of Antigua and Barbuda
and is controlled by the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
. A member of CONCACAF
. The team's best performance was in the 1998 Caribbean Cup
where it placed 4th. The team are currently ranked 83th on the FIFA World Rankings
, their highest position ever.
qualifers for the 2014 World Cup at the Second round
stage, and were placed in group F alongside Haiti
, Curaçao
and the US Virgin Islands
, for a place in the third round
qualification process for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
in Brazil
.
Antigua and Barbuda qualified for the Third round
stage of CONCACAF
qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup, and were placed in group A alongside the United States
, Jamaica
and Guatemala
, for a place in the fourth round
qualification process for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
in Brazil
.
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(1976) Rolston Williams (2004) Vernon Edwards (2004–2005) Derrick Edwards
(2005–2008) Rowan Benjamin (2008–2011) Tom Curtis
(2011–)
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands...
and is controlled by the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association is the governing body of football in Antigua and Barbuda. They control the Antigua and Barbuda national football team.-Competitions:...
. A member of CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
. The team's best performance was in the 1998 Caribbean Cup
Caribbean Cup
The Caribbean Cup, formerly known as the Copa Caribe, is the championship tournament for national association football teams that are members of the Caribbean Football Union. The first competition was contested in 1989 in Barbados. The Caribbean Cup also serves as a qualification tournament among...
where it placed 4th. The team are currently ranked 83th on the FIFA World Rankings
FIFA World Rankings
The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football, currently led by Spain. The teams of the member nations of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest...
, their highest position ever.
World Cup record
- 19301930 FIFA World CupThe 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
to 19701970 FIFA World CupThe 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
– Did not enter - 19741974 FIFA World CupThe 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
– Did not qualify - 19781978 FIFA World CupThe 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
to 19821982 FIFA World CupThe 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
– Did not enter - 19861986 FIFA World CupThe 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
to 20102010 FIFA World CupThe 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
– Did not qualify
2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification
Antigua and Barbuda entered the CONCACAF2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the...
qualifers for the 2014 World Cup at the Second round
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF Second Round
This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Second Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:The second round saw the teams ranked 7–25 joined by the 5 winners from the first round...
stage, and were placed in group F alongside Haiti
Haiti national football team
The Haiti national football team represents Haiti in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the governing body for football in Haiti. Haiti's home ground is Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince and their head coach is Edson Tavares...
, Curaçao
Curaçao national football team
The Curaçao national football team is the official football team for Curaçao, under the control of the Curaçao Football Federation.-History:Although not a sovereign state, Curaçao appeared on the FIFA member list in March 2011, as successor of the Netherlands Antilles, which had been dissolved ...
and the US Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands national soccer team
The U.S. Virgin Islands national soccer team, nicknamed The dashing eagle, is the national team of the U.S. Virgin Islands and is controlled by the U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation....
, for a place in the third round
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF Third Round
This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Third Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:The third round will see the teams ranked 1–6 joined by the 6 group winners from the second round...
qualification process for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
Antigua and Barbuda qualified for the Third round
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF Third Round
This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Third Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:The third round will see the teams ranked 1–6 joined by the 6 group winners from the second round...
stage of CONCACAF
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the...
qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup, and were placed in group A alongside the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
, Jamaica
Jamaica national football team
The Jamaica national football team is the national team of Jamaica and is controlled by the Jamaica Football Federation. After decades in CONCACAF obscurity, they gained many fans throughout the world after they qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup...
and Guatemala
Guatemala national football team
The Guatemala national football team is the association football team representing the country of Guatemala and is controlled by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. Founded in 1919, it affiliated to FIFA in 1946, and it is a member of CONCACAF....
, for a place in the fourth round
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF Fourth Round
This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:The fourth round will see the 3 group winners and 3 group runners-up from the third round compete in a single group of 6 teams...
qualification process for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
Gold Cup record
- 19911991 CONCACAF Gold Cup-Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Third place match:-Final:-Top scorers:4 goals Benjamin Galindo3 goals Dale Mitchell Eduardo Bennet Luis Cálix Carlos Hermosillo...
- Did not enter - 19931993 CONCACAF Gold Cup-Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Third place match:-Final:-Top scorers:11 goals Zaguinho5 goals Luis Miguel Salvador4 goals Eduardo Bennett3 goals Juan Arnoldo Cayasso Octavio Mora...
to 20092009 CONCACAF Gold CupThe 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the tenth edition of the Gold Cup competition, and the twentieth association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean . It was contested from 3 July to 26 July 2009 in the United States. This competition was the fourth tournament...
- Did not qualify
Caribbean Cup record
- 1989 – Did not qualify
- 1991 – Did not enter
- 1992 – Round 1
- 1993 – 1994 – Did not qualify
- 1995 – Round 1
- 1996 – Withdrew
- 1997 – Round 1
- 1998 – Fourth place
- 1999 – 2007 – Did not qualify
- 2008 – Round 1
- 20102010 Caribbean Championship-Group B:Played in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from October 6–10.*Saint Kitts and Nevis ranked ahead of Saint Vincent and Barbados based on head-to-head tiebreaker...
– Round 1
Recent results and future fixtures
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Score | Match Type | Antigua and Barbuda Scorers |
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| 27 May 2011 | Grenada National Stadium Grenada National Stadium Police Ground is a multi-purpose stadium in St. George's, Grenada. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 10,000 people.... , |
Draw | 2–2 | Friendly | Burton Randolph Burton Randolph Burton is an Antiguan footballer who currently plays for Antigua Barracuda FC in the USL Professional Division and the Antigua and Barbuda national team.-Club career:... K. Alexander Kimoi Alexander Kimoi Alexander is an Antiguan footballer who currently plays for Antigua Barracuda FC in the USL Professional Division.-Career:... |
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| 26 August 2011 | Stanford Cricket Ground Stanford Cricket Ground The Stanford Cricket Ground, colloquially known as "Sticky Wicket Stadium", is a cricket ground in Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua. It was previously known as the Airport Cricket Ground, before it was taken over by Allen Stanford and rebuilt in 2004... , |
Win | 1–0 | Friendly | Skepple Kerry Skepple Kerry “Arab” Skepple is an Antiguan and Barbudan footballer, currently playing for All Saints United F.C..-Club career:... |
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| 28 August 2011 | Stanford Cricket Ground Stanford Cricket Ground The Stanford Cricket Ground, colloquially known as "Sticky Wicket Stadium", is a cricket ground in Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua. It was previously known as the Airport Cricket Ground, before it was taken over by Allen Stanford and rebuilt in 2004... , |
Draw | 2–2 | Friendly | Dublin George Dublin George Dublin is an Antiguan footballer, currently playing for Antigua Barracuda FC in the USL Professional Division.-Club career:... J. Thomas |
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| 2 September 2011 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches. The stadium usually caters for 10,000 people, but temporary seating doubled its capacity for the 2007 Cricket World Cup... , |
Win | 5–2 | World Cup Qualifier | Joseph Marc Joseph Marc Ellis Joseph is an English professional footballer who is currently playing for Kendal Town. He is an Antigua and Barbuda international.He attended Linden Primary school, the same school as Emile Heskey.... Griffith Quinton Griffith Quinton Griffith is an Antiguann footballer who currently plays for Antigua Barracuda FC in the USL Professional Division and the Antigua and Barbuda national team.-Club career:... T. Thomas Byers Peter Byers Peter Byers is an Antiguan international footballer who plays professionally for the Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division as a striker.-Club:... |
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| 6 September 2011 | Lionel Roberts Park Lionel Roberts Park Lionel Roberts Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands. It is currently used mostly for soccer matches, as well as baseball and American football. The stadium holds 9,000.... , |
Win | 8–1 | World Cup Qualifier | Christian Ranjae Christian Ranjae Christian is an Antiguan footballer who currently plays for Antigua Barracuda FC in the USL Professional Division and the Antigua and Barbuda national team.-Club career:... Byers Peter Byers Peter Byers is an Antiguan international footballer who plays professionally for the Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division as a striker.-Club:... Cochrane Justin Cochrane Justin Vincent Cochrane is a professional footballer who plays for Antigua Barracuda and the Antigua and Barbuda national football team.-Club career:... Dublin George Dublin George Dublin is an Antiguan footballer, currently playing for Antigua Barracuda FC in the USL Professional Division.-Club career:... Burton Randolph Burton Randolph Burton is an Antiguan footballer who currently plays for Antigua Barracuda FC in the USL Professional Division and the Antigua and Barbuda national team.-Club career:... |
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| 30 September 2011 | Stanford Cricket Ground Stanford Cricket Ground The Stanford Cricket Ground, colloquially known as "Sticky Wicket Stadium", is a cricket ground in Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua. It was previously known as the Airport Cricket Ground, before it was taken over by Allen Stanford and rebuilt in 2004... , |
Win | 1–0 | Friendly | Burton Randolph Burton Randolph Burton is an Antiguan footballer who currently plays for Antigua Barracuda FC in the USL Professional Division and the Antigua and Barbuda national team.-Club career:... |
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| 2 October 2011 | Stanford Cricket Ground Stanford Cricket Ground The Stanford Cricket Ground, colloquially known as "Sticky Wicket Stadium", is a cricket ground in Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua. It was previously known as the Airport Cricket Ground, before it was taken over by Allen Stanford and rebuilt in 2004... , |
Loss | 1–2 | Friendly | Byers Peter Byers Peter Byers is an Antiguan international footballer who plays professionally for the Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division as a striker.-Club:... |
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| 7 October 2011 | Stadion Ergilio Hato Stadion Ergilio Hato Stadion Ergilio Hato is a multi-purpose stadium in Willemstad, Curaçao. It is also known as Sentro Deportivo Korsou and is the island's largest stadium, with a capacity of 15,000 spectators.... , |
Win | 1–0 | World Cup Qualifier | T. Thomas | |
| 11 October 2011 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches. The stadium usually caters for 10,000 people, but temporary seating doubled its capacity for the 2007 Cricket World Cup... , |
Win | 10–0 | World Cup Qualifier | T. Thomas Byers Peter Byers Peter Byers is an Antiguan international footballer who plays professionally for the Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division as a striker.-Club:... Burton Randolph Burton Randolph Burton is an Antiguan footballer who currently plays for Antigua Barracuda FC in the USL Professional Division and the Antigua and Barbuda national team.-Club career:... J. Thomas Murtagh Kieran Murtagh Keiran Zac Murtagh is an English born Antigua and Barbudan international footballer who plays for Cambridge United as a midfielder.-Career:... |
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| 5 November 2011 | Stanford Cricket Ground Stanford Cricket Ground The Stanford Cricket Ground, colloquially known as "Sticky Wicket Stadium", is a cricket ground in Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua. It was previously known as the Airport Cricket Ground, before it was taken over by Allen Stanford and rebuilt in 2004... , |
Draw | 0-0 | Friendly | None | |
| 11 November 2011 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches. The stadium usually caters for 10,000 people, but temporary seating doubled its capacity for the 2007 Cricket World Cup... , |
Win | 1-0 | World Cup Qualifier | Skepple Kerry Skepple Kerry “Arab” Skepple is an Antiguan and Barbudan footballer, currently playing for All Saints United F.C..-Club career:... |
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| 15 November 2011 | Stade Sylvio Cator Stade Sylvio Cator Stade Sylvio Cator is a multi-purpose stadium in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It is currently used mostly for association football matches, and is turfed with artificial turf. The stadium bears the name of Haitian Olympic medalist Sylvio Cator. With a capacity of 30,000, the structure is undergoing... , |
Loss | 1-2 | World Cup Qualifier | T. Thomas | |
| June 8 2012 | TBA, |
-- | -- | World Cup Qualifier | -- | |
| June 12 2012 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches. The stadium usually caters for 10,000 people, but temporary seating doubled its capacity for the 2007 Cricket World Cup... , |
-- | -- | World Cup Qualifier | -- | |
| September 7 2012 | Estadio Mateo Flores Estadio Mateo Flores The Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores is a multi-use national stadium in Guatemala City, the largest in Guatemala. It was built in 1948, to host the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1950, and was renamed after long-distance runner Mateo Flores, winner of the 1952 Boston Marathon... , |
-- | -- | World Cup Qualifier | -- | |
| September 11 2012 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches. The stadium usually caters for 10,000 people, but temporary seating doubled its capacity for the 2007 Cricket World Cup... , |
-- | -- | World Cup Qualifier | -- | |
| October 12 2012 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches. The stadium usually caters for 10,000 people, but temporary seating doubled its capacity for the 2007 Cricket World Cup... , |
-- | -- | World Cup Qualifier | -- | |
| October 16 2012 | Independence Park Independence Park Independence Park is a sports and cultural complex in Kingston, Jamaica built for the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. It houses a variety of sports facilities... , |
-- | -- | World Cup Qualifier | -- | |
Key
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Coaches
Rudi GutendorfRudi Gutendorf
Rudolf "Rudi" Gutendorf is a German football manager, renowned for managing the highest number of national teams – to date a total of 18 teams.- Career :...
(1976) Rolston Williams (2004) Vernon Edwards (2004–2005) Derrick Edwards
Derrick Edwards
Derrick Edwards is an Antiguan and Barbudan former footballer and current manager of the Antigua and Barbuda national team.-International career:...
(2005–2008) Rowan Benjamin (2008–2011) Tom Curtis
Tom Curtis
Tom Curtis may refer to:* Tom Curtis , College Football Hall of Fame player* Tom Curtis , English soccer player* Tom Curtis...
(2011–)