Eight-time Caribbean Cup champions Trinidad and Tobago have surged inside the top 100 on the FIFA World Rankings list for the first time in almost five years following recent wins over El Salvador and Curacao.
T&T, in the latest list published Thursday – climbed four places up to 98th from 102, a spot they held in the last rankings in July. They were last inside the FIFA Top 100 at 92nd in December 2018. Based on their world position, the Twin Island Republic remains the fourth highest rated in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU).
As per FIFA ratings, the highest ranking of Trinidad and Tobago was 25 in 2001, and lowest was 106 in 2010. The significant victories in competition led Soka Warriors to regain their position in FIFA’s top 100.
On September 11, 2023, Trinidad and Tobago faced El Salvador on matchday 2 of the CONCACAF Nation League at Jorge “Mágico” González Stadium. The Soca Warriors dominated the home team, scoring three goals and sealing a 3-2 away win. Trinidad defeated Curacao on both home and away ground by 3-2 and 10.
Meanwhile, Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz jumped two places up the FIFA list to 56th and remain number in CFU ahead of Haiti at 87th world ranked and Curacao (90th). Antigua and Barbuda complete the CFU’s top five at 137th.
