Dwight Yorke, a former Manchester United striker, was named head coach of the Trinidad & Tobago national side on Friday, ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Yorke, just two days before his 53rd birthday, has accepted the responsibility of guiding the Soca Warriors into a World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
“The opportunity to work with this talented, close-knit group of players is something I am greatly looking forward to,” Yorke said in a statement released by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association.
“Having helped Trinidad and Tobago reach the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2000, captained the side at the 2006 World Cup, and served as assistant manager, my love and commitment to my national team is well known.”
Yorke added: “As a player, I experienced some incredible moments wearing the Trinidad and Tobago shirt. I hope to continue building on those experiences as head coach with this squad.”
Yorke captained Trinidad and Tobago’s 2006 World Cup team, which was eliminated in the group stage. In addition to his tenure at Manchester United, which included the historic 1999 triple, he also played for Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, and Sydney FC.
Yorke’s managerial career includes a six-month term as head coach with Australian club Macarthur FC, which concluded in January 2023.
“Dwight’s experience, leadership, and dedication to the red, white, and black are precisely what we require to inspire our players and our country,” said association president Kieron Edwards.
