They were favoured to win against Gibraltar; however, the Virgin Islands were blanked 4-nil by the hosts in their international football friendly at Europa Point Stadium on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Photo: Gibraltar Football Association/Facebook

The Virgin Islands National Men's Football Team lost to Gibraltar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in the first of two international games in Europe. Photo: Gibraltar Football Association

The Virgin Islands National Men's Football Team will play Gibraltar today, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in the first of two international games in Europe. Photo: BVIFA

According to the British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), the international friendly fixtures against Gibraltar and Europa FC are part of the team’s overseas training and preparation camp in Gibraltar and Spain. Photo: BVIFA/Facebook

The Virgin Islands have been given a higher win probability against Gibraltar by football pundits. Photo: BVIFA

The Virgin Islands conceded their first goal in the 10th minute when Luka E. Challwell played the ball back to his goalkeeper, Toby Whiteside, but ended up slotting it past the keeper.

The second goal for Gibraltar came in the 32nd minute when Tjay De Bar found James Scanlon in the box, and Scanlon put the ball past Whiteside.

It was 3-nil in favour of Gibraltar in the 42nd minute when Leon Mason scored.

Goal number 4 was conceded by the visitors in the 64th minute when Scanlon was assisted by his 44-year-old skipper Lee Casciaro.

The Virgin Islands did well; however, to stop further attacks by Gibraltar, but were unable to get on the scoresheets.

They will now focus on their game against Europa FC on June 6, 2026, at Marbella Centre Stadium in Málaga, Spain.

See previous article published June 3, 2026

VI to play hosts Gibraltar in football friendly today

- Will then play Europa FC on June 6, 2026, in Málaga, Spain

The Virgin Islands National Men's Football Team will play Gibraltar today, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in the first of two international games in Europe.

The match will be played from 1:00 PM local time at Europa Point Stadium in Gibraltar.

Gibraltar is ranked FIFA #203, while the VI is ranked FIFA #208; however, the win probability favours the visitors.

The Virgin Islands will then play Europa FC on June 6, 2026, at Marbella Centre Stadium in Málaga, Spain.

According to the British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), the international friendly fixtures against Gibraltar and Europa FC are part of the team’s overseas training and preparation camp in Gibraltar and Spain.

These matches form an important part of the national team’s continued development and international preparation under Head Coach David Perez and his technical staff, the BVIFA stated on May 22, 2026.

The Squad

Goalkeepers
• Toby Whiteside
• Harry Foden

Defenders
• Joshua Bertie
• Jaden Abrams
• Ajaun Morton
• Momchil Yordanov
• Ikyjah Williams
• Quelahni Nickie

Midfielders
• Rush Broderick
• Kristian Javier
• T’Shane Gallimore
• Joel Mars
• Robert Williams
• Luka E. Chalwell
• Alejandro Santos

Attackers
• Decoi Prince
• Tyler Forbes
• Adrian Padilla
• Johari Lacey
• Javaun Splatt

Technical & Support Staff

Head Coach – David Perez
Assistant Coach / Analyst – Jose Galan
Assistant Coach / Kit Manager – Richie Morton
Goalkeeper Coach – Fernando Orosa
Physiotherapist – Levi James
Manager – Shantel Lenard