Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke was appointed head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago national team on Friday, ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Just two days before his 53rd birthday, Yorke has taken on the challenge of leading the Soca Warriors into a World Cup set to be jointly hosted in the region 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 team at the 2006 World Cup, where they exited in the group stage. In addition to his time with Manchester United from 1998-2002—which included the historic 1999 treble—he also played for Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, and Sydney FC.
Yorke’s managerial experience includes a six-month stint as head coach of Australian club Macarthur FC, which ended in January 2023.
“Dwight’s experience, leadership, and commitment to the red, white, and black are exactly what we need to inspire our players and our nation,” said association president Kieron Edwards.