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Reggae Boyz must beat New Caledonia and DR Congo to reach World Cup

December 05, 2025
Jamaica's Jonathan Russell (centre) appeals after his goal against Trinidad and Tobago was disallowed during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Thursday. The Jamaica Football Federation is calling for the 12th man to lift the team in tomorrow's World Cup Qualifying football match against Curaçao at the National Stadium. The Reggae Boyz must win to secure automatic qualification to next year's World Cup.
Jamaica's Jonathan Russell (centre) appeals after his goal against Trinidad and Tobago was disallowed during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Thursday. The Jamaica Football Federation is calling for the 12th man to lift the team in tomorrow's World Cup Qualifying football match against Curaçao at the National Stadium. The Reggae Boyz must win to secure automatic qualification to next year's World Cup.

Should the Reggae Boyz qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they will be placed in Group K of the tournament, drawn alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan, and Colombia.

Despite missing out on automatic qualification, Jamaica has a second chance through the intercontinental playoffs scheduled for next year.

The Boyz have been drawn in playoff bracket one, where they will face New Caledonia in their first game, with a potential decisive match against DR Congo awaiting the winner.

In the group draw held earlier today, the winner of Jamaica's playoff bracket will join Group K in the World Cup, alongside European giant Portugal, debutant Uzbekistan, and rising South American powerhouse Colombia.

If Jamaica qualifies, it will be the island's second-ever World Cup appearance, having made their debut in 1998.

- Gregory Bryce

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