The Martinique national football team () represents Martinique (French overseas department) in men's international football and is controlled by the Ligue de Football de la Martinique (), the local branch of the FFF. It has been a member of CONCACAF since 1964 (as an associate member) and obtained full membership in 2013. Regionally, it is also a member of CFU.
The association is not a member of FIFA. On 7 August 2010, the team adopted the nickname Les Matinino, which pays tribute to the history of the island.
Overview As an overseas department of the French Republic, Martinique is not a member of FIFA and is therefore not eligible to enter the FIFA World Cup or any competition organised first-hand by the organisation. Martiniquais, being French citizens, are eligible to play for the France national football team. Martinique is, however, a member of CONCACAF and CFU and is eligible for all competitions organised by either organisation. Indeed, according to the status of the FFF (article 34, paragraph 6): "[...]Under the control of related continental confederations, and with the agreement of the FFF, those leagues can organize international sport events at a regional level or set up teams in order to participate to them."
Martinique's highest honour to date was winning the Caribbean Cup in 1993. Martinique also was a two-time winner of the CFU Championship, a precursor to the Caribbean Cup. A more recent success was winning the 2010 Coupe de l'Outre-Mer. The team defeated Réunion 5–3 on penalties to claim the title. The Martinique team has participated in three CONCACAF Gold Cups and its best finish in the competition was in 2002 when the team reached the quarterfinals where they lost to Canada 6–5 on penalties.
Team image Kit sponsorship Kit supplier Period Sport 2000 1981–1992 Adidas 1993 Select 1994 Hummel 1995–2010 Nike 2013 Maps 2014–2016 Nike 2017–2020 Ballers Pride 2023–present
Results and fixtures The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
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Players Current squad The following 25 players were called up for the 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League A matches from 25 September 2026 to 5 October 2026.
Caps and goals as of 5 October 2026, after the match against El Salvador.
Recent call-ups The following players have also been called up to the Martinique squad in the past 12 months.
Player records
Players in bold are still active with Martinique.
Most appearances Rank Player Caps Goals Period 1 Daniel Hérelle 97 3 2006– 2 Sébastien Crétinoir 66 3 2004–2021 3 Stéphane Abaul 61 9 2010–2022 4 Karl Vitulin 60 2 2010– 5 Patrick Percin 58 19 1998–2010 6 Kévin Parsemain 56 35 2008–2022 7 José-Thierry Goron 50 17 1998–2010 Eddy Heurlié 50 0 2001–2010 9 Jordy Delem 47 7 2012–2019 10 Steeve Gustan 44 9 2006–2013
Top goalscorers Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Period 1 Kévin Parsemain 35 56 2008–2022 2 Patrick Percin 19 58 1998–2010 3 José-Thierry Goron 17 50 2002–2014 4 Rodolphe Rano 12 14 1996–2002 5 Steeve Gustan 9 44 2006–2013 Stéphane Abaul 9 61 2010–2022 7 Brighton Labeau 8 22 2022–present 8 Mickaël Biron 7 17 2018–present Jordy Delem 7 47 2012–2019 10 Yann Girier-Dufournier 6 11 2003–2006 Xavier Bullet 6 29 2001–2008 Gaël Germany 6 34 2003–2014
Competitive record CONCACAF Gold Cup
Martinique has participated in eight of the seventeen CONCACAF Gold Cups contested. The team's first appearance in the competition was in 1993. The team was eliminated in the first round, however, not without procuring its first point in the competition after earning a 2–2 draw against Canada. Martinique's next appearance in the competition came in 2002. The team achieved its best performance reaching the quarterfinals where they lost to Canada 6–5 on penalties. The following year, Martinique appeared in the competition again, however, the team departed the tournament without scoring a goal.
CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record Qualification record Year Result Position Squad 1963Not a CONCACAF member Not a CONCACAF member 1965 1967 1969 1971 1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 Did not qualify 521285 1993 Group stage 8th 3 0 1 2 3 14 Squad 7520156 1996Did not qualify 311154 1998 6501195 2000 94051820 2002 Quarter-finals 6th 3 1 1 1 2 3 Squad 7512205 2003 Group stage 12th 2 0 0 2 0 3 Squad 63121610 2005 Did not qualify 522173 2007 95131112 2009 5311106 2011 301213 2013 Group stage 10th 3 1 0 2 2 4 Squad 115513410 2015Did not qualify 95311911 2017Group stage 9th 3 1 0 2 4 6 Squad 6 5 1 0 17 2 2019 12th 3 1 0 2 5 7 Squad 4400102 2021 15th 3 0 0 3 3 12 Squad 403145 2023 11th 3 1 0 2 7 9 Squad 6213610 2025 Did not qualify 6 1 2 3 4 7 Total Quarter-finals 8/27 23 5 2 16 26 58 111 57 26 28 224126 *Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out. **Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won. Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
CONCACAF Nations League CONCACAF Nations League record League Finals Season Division Group Finals Result 2019–20 A C 4 0 3 1 4 5 2021 Did not qualify 2022–23 A B 4 0 1 3 1 9 2023 2023–24 A A 4 2 1 1 2 3 2024 2024–25 A A 4 1 2 1 4 5 2025 Total — — 16 3 7 6 11 22 — Total 0 Titles — — — — — — —
CFU Caribbean Cup From 1978 to 1985, Martinique participated in the CFU Championship, a precursor to the Caribbean Cup. Of the six championships played, Martinique featured three final rounds. Les Matinino won the competition twice in 1983 and 1985. Martinique appeared in fourteen Caribbean Cups. The Martinique team was the organization with the smallest population to have won the competition. Martinique won their first and only Caribbean Cup title in 1993. The tournament was played in Jamaica and Martinique defeated the hosts 6–5 on penalties in the final match. The following year, Martinique finished runner-up to Trinidad and Tobago. The team finished in third place on three occasions in 1992, 1996, and 2001.
CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup record Year Result Position Squad 1978Did not qualify 1979 1981 1983Champions1st321051Squad 1985Champions1st321052Squad 1988It is unsure if the tournament was completed, but some sources state that Trinidad and Tobago defeated Martinique 3–0 in the final.Runners-up2nd311146Squad 1989Did not qualify 1990Abandoned Play was suspended when Jamaat al Muslimeen attempted a coup d'état of the government of Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament was abandoned altogether after Tropical storm Arthur forced the cancellation of the final round of games. Martinique were to meet Trinidad and Tobago in the final.211042Squad 1991Round 15th311142Squad 1992Third place3rd5212106Squad 1993Champions1st532083Squad 1994Runners-up2nd53111210Squad 1995Did not qualify 1996Third place3rd521264Squad 1997Round 15th210123Squad 19985th310278Squad 1999Did not qualify 2001Third place3rd530268Squad 2005Did not qualify 2007Round 16th310248Squad 2008Did not qualify 2010Round 17th301213Squad 2012Fourth place4th522153Squad 2014Round 16th311134Squad 2017Fourth place4th200213Squad Total3 Titles17/25572513198370—
Honours Regional CFU Championship / Caribbean Cup Champions (3): 1983, 1985, 1993 Runners-up (1): 1994
Friendly Coupe de l'Outre-Mer (1): 2010
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References
External links
https://globallfoot.com/ Martinican football website https://www.facebook.com/lesmatinino Official Facebook profile