The 1996 Caribbean Cup (also known as the

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, the biennial football championship of the Caribbean region (CFU). It was held in Trinidad, where it began on 24 May 1996 and concluded on 7 June. In the tournament, the hosts Trinidad and Tobago were to be joined by 7 nations who advanced from the qualification process that began in April 1996 and involved 18 Caribbean national teams. A total of 16 games were played. Trinidad and Tobago won the tournament and landed their fifth Caribbean.

Qualifying Tournament

Group 1

First round

''Netherlands Antilles withdrew and the return round was not played''

Second round

Group 2

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Group 3

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Group 4

''The return round was not played''

Group 5

First round

Second round

Group 6

* withdrew

Group 7

First round

Second round

Final tournament

Group A

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Group B

Played in

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Semifinals

3rd Place Playoff

Finals

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International association football competitions hosted by Trinidad and Tobago