Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national football team

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Nickname(s)Vincy Heat
AssociationSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF)
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachEzra Hendrickson
CaptainCornelius Stewart
Most capsCornelius Stewart (76)
Top scorerShandel Samuel (32)
Home stadiumArnos Vale Stadium
FIFA codeVIN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 172 1 (3 April 2025)[1]
Highest73 (October 2007)
Lowest180 (January 2017, December 2018 – February 2019)
First international
  1–1 Barbados 
(Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; 12 September 1936)
Biggest win
 Montserrat 0–11  
(Woodlands, Montserrat; 7 May 1995)
Biggest defeat
 Mexico 11–0  
(Mexico City, Mexico; 6 December 1992)
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Appearances1 (first in 1996)
Best resultGroup stage (1996)

The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national football team, recognized as St Vincent and the Grenadines by FIFA,[3] represents Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in men's international football. It is controlled by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation.

The team finished second in the Caribbean Cup in 1995, and participated at the 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Its first FIFA World Cup qualification attempt was for the 1994 edition, and it has entered every World Cup qualification since.

History

1936–1995

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines played their first two international matches, against their neighbour Barbados in 1936 - both matches ending in a 1–1 draw. In the '60s and '70s, they played several editions of the Windward Islands Tournament, winning the 1965 and 1966 competitions. They also participated in the 1979, qualifying to the final stage and finishing in second place behind Haiti. In the following edition, in 1981, they reached the final stage but again finished in second, this time two points off of Trinidad and Tobago.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines qualified for the inaugural 1989 Caribbean Cup, finishing top of their qualification group including a 9–0 victory over Sint Maarten. In the finals, they would fail to get out of the group, finishing bottom behind Grenada and Netherlands Antilles. They would reach the final phase of the Caribbean Cup again in consecutive years, 1992 and 1993, without much luck, finishing last and second last respectively.

At the end of 1992, the Vincy Heat participated in their first World Cup qualifiers. They got through the first rounds, eliminating Saint Lucia (3–2 on aggregate) and Suriname (2–1 on aggregate), to advance to the second phase, where they finished bottom of the group, with six losses in as many games. Especially painful was the 11–0 defeat that Mexico dealt them at the Azteca Stadium, the worst in their history.

1996 Gold Cup

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines qualified for the 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup, by obtaining the runner-up position in the 1995 Caribbean Cup. During qualification for the Caribbean Cup, Vincy Heat had dispatched Montserrat 20–0 over two legs. They had gone on to finish top of their group in the main competition and defeated Cuba in the semi-finals 3–2, however Trinidad and Tobago proved too strong in the final and won 5–0. In the 1996 Gold Cup, the Vincy Heat failed to register a victory, losing 5–0 to Mexico and 3–0 to Guatemala.

1996–present

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines would qualify again for the 1996 Caribbean Cup but this time finish bottom of their group. It would be eleven years before they qualified again, on goals scored, following their 8–0 thrashing of Saint Lucia with five goals from Shandel Samuel which saw them edge out Jamaica. In the 2007 tournament, Vincy Heat only managed one win, against Guyana 2–0, and finished bottom of their group again.

In 1998 World Cup qualifiers, the Saint Vincentian team beat Puerto Rico 9–1 over two legs, then defeated Saint Kitts and Nevis on away goals, thanks to a 2–2 draw in Basseterre. In the third round of qualifying they finished with six defeats in six games, including an 11–3 loss to Honduras. In the 2002 qualifiers, they beat the U.S. Virgin Islands 14–1 on aggregate, Saint Kitts and Nevis (4-2) and Antigua and Barbuda (5–2) but again finished without a win in the qualification semi-finals.

They improved in the 2006 qualifiers beating Nicaragua to advance to the third round for the third consecutive time, and obtaining two victories over Saint Kitts and Nevis, finishing in third place. However, in the 2010 qualifiers, they were eliminated for the first time in the second qualifying round, at the hands of Canada, who prevailed with an aggregate score of 7–1. In 2014 qualification, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines won once against Grenada to finish 13 points behind Guatemala. In 2018 World Cup qualification, they managed to beat Guyana 6–6 on away goals, then beat Aruba 3–2 to make it to the fourth round group stage. There they failed to get a single point, conceding 34 goals and finishing bottom of their group, including a 9–3 loss to Guatemala.

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

5 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Suriname  4–1   Paramaribo, Suriname
18:00 UTC−3
  • Becker 39' (pen.)
  • Hilterman 45+2'
  • Lonwijk 46'
  • Montnor 70'
Report (FIFA)
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: Frank Essed Stadion
Attendance: 3,220
Referee: Joe Dickerson (United States)
9 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification   1–3  El Salvador Paramaribo, Suriname
16:00 UTC−3 Report (FIFA)
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: Franklin Essed Stadion
Attendance: 200
Referee: Shavin Greene (Guyana)
5 September 2024–25 Nations League Bonaire  1–1   Rincon, Bonaire
21:00 UTC−6
Report
  • Pierre 39'
Stadium: Stadion Antonio Trenidat
Referee: Jon Freeman (United States)
8 September 2024–25 Nations League   2–0  Montserrat Rincon, Bonaire
16:00 UTC−4
Report Stadium: Stadion Antonio Trenidat
Referee: Rubiel Vázquez (United States)
10 October 2024–25 Nations League   2–3  El Salvador Montserrat
--:-- UTC−6 Stadium: TBD
13 October 2024–25 Nations League El Salvador  1–2   Montserrat
--:-- UTC−6 Stadium: TBD
14 November 2024–25 Nations League Montserrat  1–2   El Salvador
--:-- UTC−6
Report
Stadium: Estadio Cuscatlán, San Salvador, El Salvador
Referee: Jorge Leira (Panama)
17 November 2024–25 Nations League   3–1  Bonaire El Salvador
--:-- UTC−6
Report
Stadium: Estadio Cuscatlán, San Salvador, El Salvador
Referee: José Torres (Puerto Rico)

2025

21 March 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification   1–1  Jamaica Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
19:00 UTC−4 Report
Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium
Referee: Karen Hernández (Mexico)
25 March 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification Jamaica  3–1   Kingston, Jamaica
Stadium: Sabina Park
20 May Friendly Saint Kitts and Nevis  1–3   Verchilds, Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Gvaune Amory 11'
Report
Stadium: Samuel Williams Sports Complex
25 May Friendly   3–0  Saint Kitts and Nevis Georgetown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Clairon Haynes 63', 74'
  • Annashime Springer 67' (o.g.)
Report Stadium: Chilli Playing Field
29 May Friendly   1–1  British Virgin Islands Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium
4 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification   6–0  Anguilla Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Steffon Dewar (Jamaica)
10 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Puerto Rico  2–1   Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Stadium: Mayagüez Athletics Stadium
Referee: Randy Solano (Dominican Republic)

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coach Ezra Hendrickson
Assistant coaches Rohan Webster
Otis Devine
Fitness coach Kemar Henry
Goalkeeping coach Oswald Montclair
Massage therapist Denzil Appleton
Team doctors Dr. Andriw Cooper
Dr. Katherine Austin
Physiotherapists Marlon Gavins
Waylon Foster
Priscilla Irwin
Jebediah Andrews
Match analyst Denny Vincent
Performance analyst Windell Houston
Technical director Kendale Mercury

Coaching history

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the friendly against Saint Kitts and Nevis on 20 May 2025.[4]

Caps and goals correct as of 26 March 2025, after the match against Jamaica.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Kenyan Lynch (1985-12-15) 15 December 1985 17 0 Unknown
1GK Garwin Davis (2004-04-07) 7 April 2004 7 0 System 3
1GK Samir Bristol 2 0 North Leeward Predators

2DF Jamal Yorke (1991-10-09) 9 October 1991 33 0 Parham
2DF Najima Burgin (1996-10-16) 16 October 1996 22 0 Jebelle
2DF Nigel Charles (2003-03-20) 20 March 2003 10 0 Camdonia Chelsea
2DF Dimitri Thomas (2007-03-01) 1 March 2007 2 0 Jebelle

3MF Nazir McBurnette (1993-02-18) 18 February 1993 58 5 Hope International
3MF Diel Spring (2000-12-26) 26 December 2000 34 5 North Leeward Predators
3MF Kennijha Joseph (2000-08-10) 10 August 2000 23 0 Layou
3MF Addeen Charles (1996-03-17) 17 March 1996 13 0 North Leeward Predators
3MF Kirtney Franklyn (2005-03-05) 5 March 2005 9 0 North Leeward Predators
3MF Bishon Richards (2003-06-01) 1 June 2003 7 0 Hope International
3MF Saviola Blake (2004-04-04) 4 April 2004 4 0 Unknown

4FW Cornelius Stewart (1989-10-07) 7 October 1989 76 25 Semen Padang
4FW Azinho Solomon (1994-10-12) 12 October 1994 47 7 System 3
4FW Steven Pierre (2005-05-21) 21 May 2005 17 4 Jebelle
4FW Garret Leigertwood (2000-02-19) 19 February 2000 12 1 Avenues United

Recent call-ups

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Lemus Christopher (1995-05-27) 27 May 1995 21 0 CS Longueuil v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
GK Dondre Abraham (2006-05-24) 24 May 2006 1 0 Concord Rangers v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
GK Josh Stowe (2003-05-06) 6 May 2003 3 0 Bequia United v.  Bonaire, 17 November 2024

DF Tristan Marshall (2003-12-19) 19 December 2003 9 0 North Toronto Nitros v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
DF Jazzi Barnum-Bobb (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 8 0 Chelmsford City v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
DF Andrew Johnson (2004-02-03) 3 February 2004 3 0 Cornell Big Red v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
DF Brandon John (1995-01-05) 5 January 1995 2 0 Master's FA v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
DF Joseph Barter (1998-07-15) 15 July 1998 0 0 Haywards Heath Town v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
DF Chevron McLean (1996-05-09) 9 May 1996 6 0 Cheshunt v.  Bonaire, 17 November 2024
DF Mekeal Williams (2001-02-12) 12 February 2001 4 0 Jebelle v.  Bonaire, 17 November 2024
DF Kevin Francis (1994-01-21) 21 January 1994 51 2 System 3 v.  El Salvador, 13 October 2024
DF Justin Robertson (2000-06-23) 23 June 2000 2 0 Master's FA v.  El Salvador, 13 October 2024

MF Kyle Edwards (1997-01-15) 15 January 1997 28 4 Hartford Athletic v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
MF Sherwyn Alexander (1997-10-12) 12 October 1997 13 0 Jebelle v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
MF Micah Joseph (2003-05-21) 21 May 2003 4 0 Simcoe County Rovers v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
MF J'Quan Glasgow 1 0 Avenues United v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
MF Shak Adams (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 0 0 Unattached v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
MF Tre Crosby (1995-01-02) 2 January 1995 0 0 Unionville Milliken SC v.  El Salvador, 13 October 2024
MF Gidson Francis (1999-04-01) 1 April 1999 11 0 All Saints United v.  Montserrat; 8 September 2024

FW Oalex Anderson (1995-11-11) 11 November 1995 42 20 North Carolina v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
FW Oryan Velox (2004-10-28) 28 October 2004 8 3 VfR Aalen v.  Jamaica, 25 March 2025
FW Rondell Thomas (2000-12-12) 12 December 2000 10 2 Faulkland v.  Montserrat; 8 September 2024
FW Trezine da Souza (2000-05-11) 11 May 2000 0 0 Jebelle v.  Montserrat; 8 September 2024

Notes
  • INJ = Withdrew due to injury
  • PRE = Preliminary squad / standby
  • RET = Retired from the national team
  • SUS = Serving suspension
  • WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Player records

As of 25 March 2025[5]
Players in bold are still active with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Most appearances

Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Cornelius Stewart 76 25 2007–present
2 Dorren Hamlet 65 2 2008–2023
3 Shandel Samuel 63 32 2001–2016
Kendall Velox 63 15 1992–2008
5 Roy Richards 59 1 2008–2016
6 Melvin Andrews 58 0 1996–2008
Myron Samuel 58 23 2008–2018
Nazir McBurnette 58 5 2011–present
9 Emerald George 52 5 2007–2016
10 Kevin Francis 51 2 2014–present

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Shandel Samuel 32 63 0.52 2001–2016
2 Cornelius Stewart 25 76 0.33 2007–present
3 Rodney Jack 24 36 0.67 1992–2004
4 Myron Samuel 23 58 0.4 2008–2018
5 Oalex Anderson 21 48 0.44 2014–present
6 Alwyn Guy 16 39 0.41 1996–2008
7 Kendall Velox 15 63 0.24 1992–2008
8 Chavel Cunningham 12 28 0.43 2015–present
9 Andre Hinds 11 11 1 1995–1996
Renson Haynes 11 18 0.61 2001–2006

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1978 Part of United Kingdom Part of United Kingdom
1982 to 1990 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1994 Did not qualify 10 2 1 7 5 32
1998 10 2 2 6 17 33
2002 12 5 0 7 24 29
2006 8 3 1 4 11 15
2010 2 0 0 2 1 7
2014 6 1 2 3 4 12
2018 10 1 2 7 15 42
2022 4 1 0 3 3 16
2026 4 1 0 3 9 9
2030 To be determined To be determined
2034
Total 0/9 66 16 8 42 89 195

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
1963 Not a CONCACAF member
1965
1967
1969
1971
1973
1977
1981
1985
1989 Did not enter
1991
1993 Did not qualify
1996 Group stage 9th 2 0 0 2 0 8 Squad
1998 Did not qualify
2000
2002
2003 Did not enter
2005 Did not qualify
2007
2009
2011
2013
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023
2025
Total Group stage 1/18 2 0 0 2 0 8

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 B D 6 3 2 1 6 4 2021 Ineligible
2022–23 B C 6 0 2 4 5 14 2023
2023–24 B C 6 3 0 3 13 14 2024
2024–25 B A 6 4 1 1 12 7 2025
Total 24 10 5 9 36 39 Total 0 Titles

Caribbean Cup

Caribbean Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
1989 Group stage 6th 2 0 1 1 1 3
1990 Abandoned[6] 2 0 0 2 2 5
1991 Did not enter
1992 Group stage 8th 3 0 0 3 1 4
1993 Group stage 8th 3 0 0 3 4 10
1994 Did not qualify
1995 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 1 1 13 11
1996 Group stage 7th 3 0 1 2 2 7
1997 Did not qualify
1998
1999
2001
2005
2007 Group stage 6th 3 1 0 2 2 4
2008 Did not qualify
2010
2012
2014
2017
Total Runners-up 7/19 21 4 3 14 25 44

Honours

Regional

References

  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Inside FIFA".
  4. ^ "Here's your Vincy Heat starting XI for tonight's international friendly vs St Kitts & Nevis!". Facebook. SVG Football Federation. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  5. ^ "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines". National Football Teams.
  6. ^ Play was suspended when Jamaat al Muslimeen attempted a coup d'état of the government of Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament was abandoned altogether after Tropical storm Arthur forced the cancellation of the final round of games. Trinidad and Tobago were to meet Martinique in the final.