The historic win against the United States Virgin Islands at the A. O Shirley Recreation Ground on Tuesday has advanced the British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team to the second round of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
After an intense battle that ended in a 4-2 victory via penalties, the BVI celebrated their first World Cup Qualifiers win in 28 years, marking a significant milestone in the territory’s football history.
With their eyes set on the ultimate prize, the BVI team now gears up to face formidable opponents in Group E, including Jamaica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala. These upcoming matches, scheduled between June 2024 and June 2025, promise to be intense showdowns as 30 countries vie for coveted spots in the final round.
In the wake of their remarkable achievement, 284 Media seized the opportunity to speak with the coaches of both teams, as well as some of the key players who were instrumental in securing the historic victory.