Dwight Yorke has left his job as head coach of Trinidad and Tobago after refusing to take a pay cut in the wake of the nation failing to qualify for the World Cup this summer.

The legend took part in his country’s historic run to the finals in 2006 after returning to international duty for the first time in the last five years.

But the former striker was unable to perform at the dugout, with the Soca Warriors finishing third in their World Cup qualifying group in November of last year.

A final 1-1 draw to Jamaica brought Yorke’s side under fire, just months after they made the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup finals.

The Trinidad and Tobago FA announced Yorke’s shocking departure from the set-up, revealing that he had said goodbye to his role at the end of February.

“Following the conclusion of the recent FIFA World Cup qualification campaign in which T&T failed to advance to the 2026 World Cup, the TTFA Executive Committee conducted a comprehensive review of the campaign and the overall direction of the Men’s Senior National Team programme, inclusive of its technical structure and financial framework,” their statement said.

It continued, “Subsequent discussions were held between the TTFA and Mr. Yorke regarding the future of the role, including revised contractual terms and remuneration aligned to the next phase of the programme.”

“After these discussions, both parties were unable to reach agreement on the proposed terms at this time, and it was mutually decided to part ways,” the statement of Dwight Yorke’s departure, concluded.