The people of the Caribbean are passionate about football, - a passion that reaches its zenith every four years during the World Cup. However, only two Commonwealth Caribbean countries have qualified for the competition - Jamaica in 1998 and Trinidad and Tobago in 2006. Perspectives on Caribbean Football focuses on the state of football in the Caribbean - the obstacles and opportunities that are linked to the growth of the sport and the need for a football philosophy of play that reflects each country in the region, which would lead to higher levels of competition.