Mexico vs Jamaica
Jamaica's first World Cup was in 1998, not 2018.
The Jamaica national football team represents Jamaica in men's international football, governed by the Jamaica Football Federation (founded in 1910). It has been a FIFA affiliate since 1962 and a CONCACAF affiliate since 1963. Regionally, it is an affiliate member of the CFU in the Caribbean Zone.
Quick Facts
- Confederation (both)
- CONCACAF
- Mexico nickname
- El Tri
- Jamaica nickname
- Reggae Boyz
- Jamaica's first world cup
- 2018 (Russia)
- Mexico's status in concacaf
- Most frequent World Cup participant in the confederation
- Primary competitive context
- CONCACAF World Cup qualifying and friendlies
Lore & Background
Jamaica qualified for the FIFA World Cup once, in 1998, achieving its first victory by defeating Japan 2–1. The team has participated sixteen times in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, finishing as runners-up twice (2015 and 2017). It has also played in the CONCACAF Nations League (three times in League A, once in League B) and finished third in the 2024 Finals. Jamaica has participated in the Copa América three times (2015, 2016, 2024) and won six Caribbean Cup titles.
Reader's Guide
Jamaica's first World Cup appearance was in 1998, not 2018. The 2018 qualifying campaign did not earn Jamaica its first-ever World Cup berth; that milestone occurred in 1998.
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