The Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team, governed by the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association, first took the field on 18 August 1938 in a match against Grenada. The twin-island federation is affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union within CONCACAF, and the team draws its identity from the sugar-cultivation heritage of St. Kitts, earning them the enduring nickname The Sugar Boyz.
The team's most celebrated era came in the 1990s. After qualifying for their first regional tournament at the 1993 Caribbean Cup, they reached the semi-finals before falling to Martinique on penalties. Four years later, in the 1997 Caribbean Cup, they went one step further, defeating Grenada in extra-time and advancing all the way to the final, where they finished as runners-up to Trinidad and Tobago — the only major regional honour in the club's history to date.
In World Cup qualifying, the Sugar Boyz have participated since the 1998 cycle, achieving a notable highlight in the 2014 campaign when they finished third in their second-round group above Saint Lucia, recording seven points. A peak FIFA ranking of 73rd was reached in October 2016, reflecting a period of solid competitive form. The team has also made a habit of international friendly tours, facing European sides including Andorra, Estonia, Armenia, and Georgia.
The defining milestone of the modern era arrived when Saint Kitts and Nevis qualified for their first-ever CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2023, marking the highest point in the nation's football history. The Sugar Boyz continue to represent one of the Caribbean's smaller but persistently competitive football nations.