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The twelve players, led by spokesman and Soca Warriors captain Dwight Yorke, announced the upcoming pair of internationals with be their last.
Yorke read a prepared statement to the press at a hastily-arranged press conference early this week.
Reading the statement, Yorke said, "We, the players of the National Team that participated in the World Cup 2006, would like to announce our consideration to retire from international football immediately after our next two games.
"We all recognise the fact that eventual retirement must come to us all, but certainly didn't anticipate this decision, especially following so hotly on the heels of what has been our proudest and most memorable achievements in the game this summer.
"Prior to our qualification for the World Cup, we entered into negotiations with representatives of the TTFF regarding a number of different aspects of our own performances, behaviour and representation of our beloved country. Issues we felt we upheld and delivered on.
"It was recently revealed to us that very disappointedly, the TTFF did not feel the need to deliver on their promises and contractual obligations. Following Government's promise to reimburse the TTFF for all their expenses incurred during this historic achievement, it makes the TTFF's stand even more confusing.
"This all comes at a time when we feel we should be building for the future with our eyes firmly on South Africa 2010."
Sancho was the only member of the dozen to comment further on the decision, telling reporters, "It's not just monetary. They have made certain contractual arrangements which they have now reneged on."