Trinidad and Tobago host the Dominican Republic seeking their first Nations League points after a late defeat against Haiti in Thursday’s opening match.
Trinidad and Tobago return to Hasely Crawford Stadium on Sunday night for a crucial Concacaf Nations League League A Group A encounter against the Dominican Republic, with both teams entering the match from contrasting results in their opening games.
The Soca Warriors suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat against Haiti in Kingston on Thursday, surrendering their lead after conceding twice in stoppage time. Wayne Frederick II and Levi García scored for Trinidad and Tobago, but Garven Metusala equalised in the 90th minute before Wilson Isidor struck in the eighth minute of added time.
The result left Trinidad and Tobago without a point after the opening round, while the Dominican Republic began its campaign with a 3-2 victory over Nicaragua. Heinz Mörschel and Mariano Díaz gave the Dominican side a two-goal advantage before Nicaragua levelled the match, but Pablo Rosario scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to secure all three points.
Sunday’s match is scheduled for 9 p.m. Trinidad and Tobago time at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Concacaf’s League A format places the four teams in Group A — Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Curaçao — in competition for places in the quarterfinal stage.
Trinidad and Tobago coach Derek King will have selection issues to manage. Recent squad updates indicate that Tyrese Spicer is unavailable, while Kieran Ngwenya is also unavailable for the international window. Josiah Trimmingham is not included in the latest squad update, while Kobi Henry is expected to arrive on Sunday.
The Soca Warriors will nevertheless have attacking options led by García, who scored against Haiti and remains one of the team’s principal threats. Trinidad and Tobago will also need to address the defensive problems that emerged against Haiti after controlling much of the match before conceding twice late.
The Dominican Republic arrives in Trinidad with three points and confidence from its opening victory. The visitors showed attacking quality against Nicaragua but also surrendered a two-goal lead, setting up a match in which both teams will be looking to improve their defensive execution.
With Trinidad and Tobago playing at home and the Dominican Republic carrying the advantage of an opening-day win, Sunday’s encounter could have an important early bearing on the Group A standings. The Soca Warriors will be seeking a response after the late collapse against Haiti, while the Dominican Republic will look to build on its winning start.
Match: Trinidad and Tobago vs Dominican Republic
Competition: Concacaf Nations League, League A — Group A
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Kickoff: 9 p.m. Trinidad and Tobago time
Venue: Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain
Sources: Concacaf, TTTF/TTFA squad information and current match coverage.