Findlay To Speak about Bermuda's Post-Qualifying Future
IslandStats.com
As the Bermuda Men's National Football team looks ahead, the focus shifts to the long-term project under Head Coach Michael Findlay, whose vision encompasses not only the next four years but also leveraging the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup for unique preparation opportunities.
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Although Bermuda's dream of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup has ended, Coach Findlay has been consistent in emphasizing that the post-qualifying period is crucial for the program's long-term development. His immediate focus is to reassess and reposition the team's goals, ensuring the squad builds on the lessons learned during the challenging final round of Concacaf qualification.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to take place in the region—co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada—a significant opportunity exists for the Bermuda National Team to position itself as a prime warm-up opponent for participating nations.
The final stage of Concacaf qualifying, which featured matches against regional powerhouses like Jamaica, Curaçao, and Trinidad and Tobago, provided a high-level test run. The experience gained from these six matches across the region is invaluable for the players and the technical staff.
The World Cup group stages are set to kick off in June 2026, with host cities spanning the US, Mexico, and Canada. Many international teams will arrive in North America in the summer of 2026 seeking high-quality, geographically convenient opposition for final preparation friendlies. Given Bermuda's location and recent exposure to top Concacaf sides, positioning the team for these lucrative and high-profile warm-up fixtures next summer could be a strategic component of Findlay's future planning.
The BFA's successful arrangement of fixtures, such as the 2024 FIFA Series in Saudi Arabia, demonstrates a commitment to seeking out high-quality international competition to further the team's development. The World Cup warm-up window represents a chance to further elevate the programme and provide the squad with international exposure at the highest level.
