The senior team from Saint-Martin launches its campaign this Wednesday in the Concacaf Nations League 2026-2027. Competing in League CThe Pelicans will face the Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands with one goal: to return to League B.
Installed in St. CroixThe Saint-Martinois will compete in their four encounters au Bethlehem Soccer Complex. First match today at 16pm against the Bahamasbefore facing the U.S. Virgin Islands on Saturday, September 26. The return matches are scheduled for October 1 and 6. To gain promotion to League B, Saint-Martin will have to finish top of Group C or secure the status of best runner-up. The three group winners and the best runner-up from League C will be promoted. The matches will be broadcast live on YouTubeThe links will be published on the Saint-Martin Football League Facebook page (smfa).
Made of 20 playersThe selection is based on work undertaken since May 2025. Nearly forty players were monitored throughout the season, between Saint-Martin and mainland France. “80%, I would even say 90%, are players we have worked with for a year,” explains coach Jean-Claude Darcheville, who places equal emphasis on the individual qualities that on the group cohesionAgainst the Bahamas, the coach expects a intense encounter“We’ll have to compete physically,” he warns, while highlighting the technical and tactical qualities of his team.
La League of Nations also constitutes a step towards the Concacaf Gold Cup 2027A first-place finish in League C would open the way for the Pelicans to... Play-In League A/C scheduled for March 2027. But before thinking about what comes next, Saint-Martin will first have to secure first place in the group.
