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VI mauled 26-0 by Costa Rica in CONCACAF U-17 Football Qualifiers

The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered another heavy loss in Group D at the 2026 CONCACAF Men’s U-17 Football Qualifiers in Costa Rica on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Photo: BVIFA
After falling 12-nil to Puerto Rico on February 5, 2026, the Virgin Islands were demolished 26-nil by Costa Rica at FCRF Field #2 in Alajuela on February 7, 2026. Photo: BVIFA
After falling 12-nil to Puerto Rico on February 5, 2026, the Virgin Islands were demolished 26-nil by Costa Rica at FCRF Field #2 in Alajuela on February 7, 2026. Photo: BVIFA
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered another heavy loss in Group D at the 2026 CONCACAF Men’s U-17 Football Qualifiers in Costa Rica on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

After falling 12-nil to Puerto Rico on February 5, 2026, the Virgin Islands were demolished 26-nil by Costa Rica at FCRF Field #2 in Alajuela.

Paul González led the way with five goals on the day for Costa Rica. Akenai Samuels and Ethan Barley struck four goals each, and Santiago Quirós registered a hat trick to highlight an effective day on offense for Los Ticos.

The VI will play their final game on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, against the Turks and Caicos Islands. Both teams are without a win and have been the whipping boys of Group D.

24 Responses to “VI mauled 26-0 by Costa Rica in CONCACAF U-17 Football Qualifiers”

  • Anonymous (08/02/2026, 11:49) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is hard
    • malone (08/02/2026, 17:42) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      When the bvi starts taking nutrition more seriously and import downisland food more than this america rubbish,they will have stronger sports men and women. Food in the
      bvi is the worst in the caribbean,dont believe me go from st marteen downwards and u will see the difference
      • Strupes (09/02/2026, 16:24) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        Its provision and healthy greens and vegetables, upisland sk*nt. Yall does does try to sound so smart. As if these food can’t be found in PR or DR
  • WOW (08/02/2026, 12:10) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow…smh
  • Tab (08/02/2026, 13:06) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
    Vi needs to give up in football.
  • Hf (08/02/2026, 13:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
  • Me (08/02/2026, 13:22) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sorry but this is real sad. These guys are not of the calibre and not trained enough for these type of matches
  • Homegirl (08/02/2026, 13:35) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Do allyuh best and leave the rest. I feeing dem licks for allyuh misson.
  • How (08/02/2026, 14:25) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    26-0? Who was the quarterback?
  • Migoman (08/02/2026, 15:23) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Going up against Spanish ppl in soccer/football is like going up against white ppl in hockey. You bound to get mauled lol
  • bvi (08/02/2026, 16:45) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    We will be back
  • WOW (08/02/2026, 16:57) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Must be a record
  • Bugs (08/02/2026, 18:02) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    At what point do you stop the lies about good job, keep it up, better luck next time and admit the system is failing our young people whej it comes to sports?
  • Salisbury (08/02/2026, 18:11) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow them man was playing as though they had a bombacou.
  • Make or Break (08/02/2026, 20:15) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Being a past player and coach (in another sport) we took some serious beatings in the beginning. 1st year coaching we went 1-15. 2 years later we were undefeated because we grind, practice our tail off, and ANYONE who didn't believe in the process got release. This is a process. Learn, develop, and GRIND. Those other teams didn't start off great they went through the process also. Ignore the doubters. They will become supporters later (bandwagon jumpers)
    If the Goverment is serious, get them the what they need to succeed.
    Make or Break
  • resident (08/02/2026, 21:03) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    i had to read that twice, 26 to 0 is not a soccer score, that game should have been called with the mercy rule when it reached 10 to 0, we got destroyed
  • NONESENSE (08/02/2026, 22:07) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Waste of time. To much fast food foreal.. these children should be in school.
  • lord o. (09/02/2026, 07:40) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Govt need to investigate this. Try find out why the drastic regressioon...They are carrying the BVI name, give Govt the right to get involved. This is shameful..
  • reality (09/02/2026, 08:40) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lets be real here, if the Coaches are not qualified to coach this happens. They do not actively get the players engaged from early enough and teach them as a team important international techniques. Good job guys....
  • Kid Buu (09/02/2026, 11:01) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    wa kinda headline that is mauled? lol
  • Mustang (09/02/2026, 22:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    There is no mercy rule in soccer? 26-0 really in a regional comp. Deh shuda just call it in, forfeiting the game.


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