Qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2026 | British Virgin Islands 0 (4) - 0 (2) US Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands 0-0 US Virgin Islands (BVI advance 4-2 in PKs)

The day started with a dramatic second leg between the British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground in Road Town, BVI, where the hosts won a penalty shootout 4-2 following a 0-0 draw in the match and 1-1 on aggregate.

The two sides played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg in USVI, and the margins were just as thin in the second leg.

Each team generated scoring chances in the first half, including a USVI shot that flashed just wide midway through the half, while a BVI header right before halftime bounced wide of the post.

Back and forth they went in the second half, with each side knowing that a single goal could well make the difference. The defenses stood tall, however, and after 90 minutes there were still no goals, resulting in extra time.

In the additional frame, BVI had the majority of the scoring chances but could not find a way through, so matters had to be settled from the spot.

In the penalty shootout, BVI GK Frankie Beckles came up big with two saves and Azarni Callwood converted the winning kick to send BVI to the Second Round of qualifying for the first time in their history.

BVI advance to Group E of the Second Round of qualifying where they will face Jamaica, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and Dominica.