Jamaica national football team

The Jamaica national football team, nicknamed the "Reggae Boyz", represents Jamaica in international football. The team's first match was against Haiti in 1925. The squad is under the supervising body of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), which is a member of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), and the global jurisdiction of FIFA. Jamaica's home matches have been played at Independence Park since its opening in 1962.

Jamaica
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)The Reggae Boyz
AssociationJamaica Football Federation (JFF)
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachHeimir Hallgrímsson
CaptainAndre Blake
Most capsIan Goodison (128)
Top scorerLuton Shelton (35)
Home stadiumIndependence Park
FIFA codeJAM
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 55 Increase 2 (4 April 2024)[1]
Highest27 (August 1998)
Lowest116 (October 2008)
First international
 Haiti 1–2 Jamaica 
(Port-au-Prince, Haiti;[2] 22 March 1925)
Biggest win
 Jamaica 12–0 British Virgin Islands 
(Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; 4 March 1994)
 Jamaica 12–0 Saint Martin 
(Kingston, Jamaica; 24 November 2004)
Biggest defeat
 Costa Rica 9–0 Jamaica 
(San José, Costa Rica; 24 February 1999)
World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 1998)
Best resultGroup stage (1998)
CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
Appearances15 (first in 1963)
Best resultRunners-up (2015, 2017)
CONCACAF Nations League Finals
Appearances1 (first in 2024)
Best resultThird place (2024)
Copa América
Appearances2 (first in 2015)
Best resultGroup stage (2015, 2016)

Their sole appearance in the FIFA World Cup was in 1998, where the team finished third in its group and failed to advance. The team also competed in the Caribbean Cup winning six times. Jamaica also competes in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, appearing thirteen times and finishing twice as runners-up to Mexico in 2015 and the United States in 2017. They were also invited to the Copa América in 2015 and 2016, being eliminated in the group stage on both occasions. Jamaica has also qualified for the 2024 Copa América scheduled to begin June 20, 2024.

History

Early history (1893–1962)

The Jamaica squad in 1936 taking on Trinidad and Tobago

In 1893, Jamaica's first football club, the Kingston Cricket Club, was formed.[4] In 1910, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) was formed and controlled all of the games; in 1925, Jamaica was invited to play Haiti in a three match series with the team winning all three games 1–0, 2–1, and 3–0.[4] In 1926, Jamaica hosted Haiti at Sabina Park and won 6–0.[4][5] At the 1930 Central American Games in Cuba, Jamaica made its first international tournament appearance and lost both games in its group.[6]

From 1925 to 1962, Jamaica had regular games with teams from Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and Cuba, as well as with clubs like the Haitian Racing CH and Violette AC, the British Corinthians, and the Argentinean Tigers.[4][5] In 1952, the Caribbean All-Star team was formed with players from Trinidad, Cuba, Haiti, and Suriname. The team played four matches against Jamaica in Sabina Park. Jamaica won the second game 2–1 and the fourth 1–0, and the All-Stars won the first game 5–1 and the third 1–0.[7]

Post-independence (1962–1989)

In 1962, the same year Jamaica became independent, the JFF became a member of FIFA.[4] At the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games played in Jamaica, the national team was led by Brazilian coach Jorge Penna.[8][9] Jamaica finished in fourth place, with two wins over Puerto Rico and Cuba.[10] A year later, Jamaica competed in the first CONCACAF Championship in El Salvador, where the team finished last in its group, which included Mexico, the Netherlands Antilles, and eventual winner Costa Rica.[11]

In 1965, Jamaica attempted to qualify for the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England. After finishing first in its preliminary group that included Cuba and the Netherlands Antilles; Jamaica faced Costa Rica and Mexico in the final round, where the winner would qualify for the World Cup. Opening the final round campaign with a 3–2 loss at home against Mexico,[12] Jamaica lost the return match 8–0, with Isidoro Díaz getting a hat-trick for Mexico. Jamaica then lost 7–0 to Costa Rica and ended with a draw at home in the return match, ultimately finishing with a single point.[9] In January 1967, Jamaica attempted to qualify for the CONCACAF Championship but was eliminated after finishing third in the group of five.[13]

In 1968, George Hamilton became the new coach as Jamaica attempted to qualify for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.[9] Most of the squad for the campaign was young with only a few remaining players from its previous attempt at qualifying being in the team. This was due to most of its players being either retired or migrated abroad.[9] Jamaica finished last with zero points from four games.[14][9] After finishing last in the 1969 CONCACAF Championship[15] and not qualifying for the following championship,[16] Jamaica had to withdraw from qualifying for the 1973 CONCACAF Championship after 17 players were suspended for poor behavior during a tour to Bermuda.[17] In 1977, Jamaica competed in qualifying for the 1977 CONCACAF Championship, which was also the qualifier for the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Taking on Cuba in the first round, Jamaica lost both of its games 5–1 on aggregate.[9]

Jamaica did not attempt to qualify for the 1982 and 1986 due to insufficient funds and a poorly prepared team.[9] The team returned to international competition after qualifying for the 1989 CONCACAF Championship, which was part of the qualifiers for the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. After defeating Puerto Rico 3–1 on aggregate in the preliminary round, Jamaica played the United States for a spot in the finals. After a 0–0 draw at home, Jamaica lost 5–1 in the US and was eliminated.[9]

Caribbean triumph and World Cup appearance (1990–2000)

In 1990, Carl Brown was signed as head coach and led Jamaica into qualifying for the 1990 Caribbean Cup, finishing tied for third place after the final round was abandoned due to Tropical Storm Arthur.[18] In 1991, Jamaica defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2–0 to win the Caribbean Cup and qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.[19] In the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished last with zero points in a group consisting of Honduras, Mexico, and Canada.[20]

After the Jamaicans lost to Trinidad and Tobago in the final of the 1992 Caribbean Cup,[21] they started their campaign in preliminary rounds of qualifying for the 1994 World Cup. After defeating Puerto Rico 3–1 on aggregate in the second preliminary round, Jamaica eliminated Trinidad and Tobago and was grouped with Bermuda, Canada, and El Salvador, two of which would advance to the final round. Jamaica opened the second round with two 1–1 draws against Canada and Bermuda, but the team lost its return match in Canada after a single goal from Dale Mitchell. After a 3–2 home win over Bermuda and two losses to El Salvador, Jamaica finished in third place and was eliminated.[22]

In 1993, Jamaica finished in second place after losing on penalties to Martinique in the final of the Caribbean Cup, which was a qualifier for the CONCACAF Gold Cup which was held later that year.[23] During this tournament, the team opened with a 1–0 loss to the US before recording their first Gold Cup win against Honduras. After qualifying in second place with a 1–1 draw against Honduras, Jamaica lost 6–1 to Mexico in the semi-final in Mexico City.[24] After not qualifying for the final round of the 1994 Caribbean Cup despite recording its largest-ever win margin in a 12–0 win against the British Virgin Islands, the team decided to hire Brazilian René Simões to assist Brown with the goal of qualifying for the 1998 World Cup.[4] After being eliminated in the group stage of both the 1995 Caribbean Cup by virtue of head-to-head and the 1996 Caribbean Cup,[25][26] Jamaica opened its 1998 World Cup qualifiers with an 2–0 aggregate win over Suriname and defeated Barbados 3–0 in the following round.[27] In 1997, Simões, by then promoted to head coach, scouted for players in England that had Jamaican heritage to join the national team. Paul Hall, Fitzroy Simpson, Deon Burton and Robbie Earle were all named in the squad due their heritage.[28] The term 'UB40' became used in Jamaica and more widely to describe their British-born players such as Hall and Gayle, the term is a nod to the English band UB40, who perform reggae, a genre of music that originated in Jamaica.[29][30] After finishing winless in the first four games of the final qualifying round, Jamaica recorded three 1–0 wins over El Salvador, Canada, and Costa Rica, with Burton scoring the winning goal in each of the latter two matches. After a 0–0 draw against Mexico, Jamaica secured its qualification and made its first-ever World Cup appearance, and the following day was declared a national holiday.[31]

In 1998, Jamaica competed at the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, finishing first in a group comprising World Cup champion Brazil, Guatemala, and El Salvador. With the help of goalkeeper Warren Barrett, Jamaica opened with a 0–0 tie against Brazil.[32] After wins over Guatemala and El Salvador, Jamaica advanced to the semi-final against Mexico. The match went into overtime before Mexican player Luis Hernandez scored the winning goal. In the third-place playoff, Jamaica lost 1–0 to Brazil, ending in fourth place.[33] At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica finished third in Group H with three points from a 2–1 win against Japan in Lyon. Theodore Whitmore scored both goals in the victory.[34]

The following month, Jamaica competed in the finals of the 1998 Caribbean Cup, which was a qualifier for the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup. After finishing first in its group, Jamaica won the final 2–1 against Trinidad and Tobago, with goals from Oneil McDonald and Dean Sewell.[35] In 1999, Jamaica experienced its biggest defeat in a 9–0 loss against Costa Rica.[36] After finishing second in its group, Jamaica was eliminated by Cuba in the semi-finals of the 1999 Caribbean Cup.[37] At the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished last in its group, losing against Colombia and Honduras 2–0 and 1–0, respectively.[38]

Struggles at continental level (2001–2009)

In the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification semi-finals, Jamaica faced Honduras, El Salvador, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the second group. Jamaica finished second, securing a spot in the final round despite losing two games to Honduras and El Salvador. In the final round of qualifying, Jamaica finished in fifth place after being eliminating by Honduras.[39] Between the two rounds of World Cup qualifying, Jamaica was eliminated in the group stage of the 2001 Caribbean Cup by goal-difference and missed out on qualifying for the Gold Cup the following year.[40] Jamaica qualified for the 2003 Gold Cup, reaching the quarter-finals before being eliminated by Mexico 5–0 at the Estadio Azteca.[41]

Jamaica started its 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in the second round with a 4–1 aggregate win over Haiti to reach the third round. Jamaica finished third in group play, with a 1–1 draw against the US and one point away from reaching the next round. Coach Sebastião Lazaroni was sacked due to the team's performance.[42] In the 2005 Caribbean Cup, Jamaica tied its largest-ever win margin record with a 12–0 win over Saint Martin, with Luton Shelton and Roland Dean both getting hat-tricks.[43] After reaching the final with wins against Saint Lucia and French Guiana, Jamaica claimed its third title and a spot at the Gold Cup.[44] At the Gold Cup, Jamaica reached the quarter-finals before losing to the US 3–1 in Foxborough, with American player DaMarcus Beasley scoring two goals.[45]

In 2006 and 2007, Jamaica continued to struggle, with one Jamaican journalist dubbing the team "The Reggae Toyz".[46] The team failed to qualify for the 2007 Caribbean Cup after being eliminated due to goals scored, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines scoring three more goals than Jamaica.[47] Two managers later, the team only earned a single point from three matches in the third round of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With coach Theodore Whitmore, Jamaica secured three wins from its remaining matches, jumping from 116th[A] to 83rd place in the world rankings.[48] Despite the team's final win over Canada, Jamaica was eliminated by goal difference after Mexico finished three goals ahead.[49] Jamaica won the 2008 Caribbean Cup, with Luton Shelton scoring both goals in the victory against Grenada to qualify for the Gold Cup.[50] At the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished third in its group; with a single win over El Salvador, the side finished last among the third-place teams and was eliminated.[51]

Continental finals appearances (2010–2019)

Jamaica taking on the United States at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Jamaica entered the final round of the 2010 Caribbean Cup after a 0–0 draw with Costa Rica.[52] After finishing first in its group, Jamaica won against Grenada in the semi-finals, then defeating first-time finalists Guadeloupe in a penalty shoot-out. Jamaica earned its fifth title, and coach Theodore Whitmore became the first to win the Caribbean Cup as both player and coach.[53][54] In the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Jamaica finished first in its group, beating Grenada 4–0, Guatemala 2–0, and Honduras 1–0 before being eliminated by the US, with goals from American players Jermaine Jones and Clint Dempsey.[55][56]

In qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica started in the third round and earned seven points in the first three games, which included a historic 2–1 win over the United States at home which was their first win over the Americans.[57] Jamaica later qualified with a 4–1 win over Antigua and Barbuda, finishing two goals ahead of Guatemala in its group.[58] After the team finished last in its group for the 2012 Caribbean Cup[59] and failed to record a win in six matches in the fourth round of qualifying, team manager Theodore Whitmore resigned and was replaced by German coach Winfried Schäfer.[60][61] After a 2–0 loss to the US, Jamaica finished in last place and was eliminated.[62]

After qualifying for the 2015 Gold Cup due to winning the 2014 Caribbean Cup,[63] Jamaica was invited to compete in the 2015 edition of the Copa América in Chile.[64] At the Copa America, Jamaica was drawn in Group B with Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. Jamaica finished last after losing all three of its matches 1–0, with Jobi McAnuff saying, "I don't think many people would have given us that chance."[65] A few weeks later in the 2015 Gold Cup, Jamaica finished first in its group and defeated Haiti in the quarter-finals with a goal from Giles Barnes to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time since 1998.[66] In the semi-final, Jamaica defeated the US 2–1 with goals from Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes, reaching its first-ever Gold Cup final. In the final, Jamaica lost to Mexico 3–1.[67][68]

In qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica started in the third round and defeated Nicaragua 4–3 on aggregate to reach the fourth round.[69] In the fourth round, Jamaica started off strong with a 1–0 win over Haiti and a 1–1 draw with Costa Rica, earning four points after three games.[70] However, three straight losses, including a 2–0 loss against Panama, eliminated Jamaica from World Cup qualifying.[71] Between the fourth-round matches, Jamaica competed in the Copa América Centenario after qualifying through the 2014 Caribbean Cup. Jamaica finished with no points from their three games, scoring no goals and conceding six.[63][72]

After Whitmore returned to the team,[73] Jamaica qualified for the 2017 Caribbean Cup, reaching the final before losing to first-time finalists Curaçao 2–1, with Elson Hooi scoring both of Curaçao's goals.[74] In the 2017 Gold Cup, Jamaica upset Mexico 1–0 in the semi-finals, with Kemar Lawrence scoring the goal.[75] In the final against the US, Jamaica conceded the opening goal at the end of the first half before Je-Vaughn Watson tied the score in the 50th minute. However, after a goal in the 88th minute from Jordan Morris, the US won the title, and Jamaica finished as runner-up.[76]

Post-pandemic (2020–present)

In 2020, Jamaica played a single international friendly versus Bermuda before all international football was placed on hold by FIFA due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[77]

In 2021, Jamaica reached the 2021 Gold Cup quarterfinals, where they lost 0–1 to the United States.[78] On 9 December 2021, Theodore Whitmore was dismissed as senior national team head coach.[79]

In September 2022, Icelander Heimir Hallgrímsson was hired as Jamaica's new coach.[80]

On 21 November 2023, Jamaica qualified for the 2024 Copa América by reaching the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A semifinals on a 3–2 comeback against Canada. Jamaica had previously lost 2–1 on the first leg, however, the victory resulted in a 4–4 goal aggregate tie that went in their favour after winning 3–2 on away goals.[81][82][83][84][85]

Stadium

Independence Park in 2011

Between 1926 and 1962. Jamaica played its matches at Sabina Park, which is also home to the West Indies cricket team.[86] In 1962, the football team moved to Independence Park, which was built for the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games held after the country gained independence; the first home match was a 6–1 victory over Puerto Rico.[10][87] The stadium is nicknamed The Office while the team plays.[88]

The team has also played at Jarrett Park and Trelawny Stadium at the 2008 Caribbean Cup.[89][90] They have also played at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in the 2014 Caribbean Cup.[91]

Kits

The national team have used four clothing manufacturers to supply the official kit for Jamaica. The team's first supplier was Italian manufacturer Lanzera in 1995 before it merged with Kappa a year later. This deal was terminated after the 1998 World Cup.[92] In 2000, the JFF signed a deal with German sporting brand Uhlsport, which lasted until 2006.[93][94] After another three-year contract with Kappa between 2012 and 2014,[95] the JFF signed a four-year deal with Emirati sportswear company Romai Sports for US$4.8 million.[96]

In 2021, Umbro was the kit provider for Jamaica.[97] In 2022, Adidas signed a deal to become the new kit provider for Jamaica starting in 2023.[98]

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

v  Jamaica
26 March 2022–23 Nations League Mexico  2–2  Jamaica Mexico City, Mexico
18:00 UTC−6
ReportStadium: Estadio Azteca
Referee: Ismail Elfath (United States)
v  Jamaica
15 June Friendly Qatar  2–1  Jamaica Wiener Neustadt, Austria
18:00 UTC+2
ReportStadium: Stadion Wiener Neustadt
Referee: Stefan Ebner (Austria)
v  Jamaica
24 June 2023 Gold Cup GS United States  1–1  Jamaica Chicago, United States
21:06 UTC−5Report
Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 36,666
Referee: César Arturo Ramos (Mexico)
v  Trinidad and Tobago
28 June 2023 Gold Cup GS Jamaica  4–1  Trinidad and Tobago St. Louis, United States
18:30 UTC−5
ReportStadium: CityPark
Attendance: 21,216
Referee: Fernando Guerrero (Mexico)
v  Saint Kitts and Nevis
2 July 2023 Gold Cup GS Jamaica  5–0  Saint Kitts and Nevis Santa Clara, United States
16:00 UTC−7
ReportStadium: Levi's Stadium
Attendance: 60,347
Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)
v  Jamaica
9 July 2023 Gold Cup QF Guatemala  0–1  Jamaica Cincinnati, United States
17:00 UTC−4Report
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 24,979
Referee: Drew Fischer (Canada)
v  Mexico
12 July 2023 Gold Cup SF Jamaica  0–3  Mexico Paradise, United States
19:00 UTC−7ReportStadium: Allegiant Stadium
Attendance: 29,886
Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala)
v  Honduras
8 September 2023–24 Nations League Jamaica  1–0  Honduras Kingston, Jamaica
20:00 UTC−5
ReportStadium: Independence Park
Referee: Daniel Quintero (Mexico)
v  Jamaica
12 October 2023–24 Nations League Grenada  1–4  Jamaica St. George's, Grenada
19:00 UTC−4
  • Williams 30'
ReportStadium: Kirani James Athletic Stadium
Referee: Joseph Dickerson (United States)
v  Jamaica
15 October 2023–24 Nations League Haiti  2–3  Jamaica Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
20:00 UTC−4
ReportStadium: Hasely Crawford Stadium
Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala)
v  Jamaica
11 November Friendly Guatemala  0–0  Jamaica Harrison, United States
19:00 UTC−5ReportStadium: Red Bull Arena
Referee: Benjamín Pineda (Costa Rica)
v  Canada
18 November 2023–24 Nations League QF Jamaica  1–2  Canada Kingston, Jamaica
10:30 UTC−5Report
Stadium: Independence Park
Referee: Tori Penso (United States)
Note: Rescheduled from November 17 due to weather
v  Jamaica
21 November 2023–24 Nations League QF Canada  2–3
(4–4 agg.)
 Jamaica Toronto, Canada
19:30 UTC−5
ReportStadium: BMO Field
Referee: César Ramos (Mexico)
Note: Tied 4–4 on aggregate. Jamaica won on away goals, advanced to the Finals and qualified for the 2024 Copa América.

2024

v  Jamaica
21 March 2023–24 Nations League SF United States  3–1 (a.e.t.)  Jamaica Arlington, United States
ReportStadium: AT&T Stadium
Referee: Selvin Brown (Honduras)
v  Jamaica
22 June 2024 Copa América Mexico  v  Jamaica Houston, United States
20:00 UTC−5Stadium: NRG Stadium
v  Jamaica
26 June 2024 Copa América Ecuador  v  Jamaica Paradise, United States
15:00 UTC−7Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
v  Venezuela
30 June 2024 Copa América Jamaica  v  Venezuela Austin, United States
19:00 UTC−5Stadium: Q2 Stadium

2025

Coaching staff

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head of Delegation Sheridan Samuels
Head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson
Assistant coach John Wall
Assistant coach Merron Gordon
Goalkeeper coach Gudmundur Hreidarsson
Fitness coach Sebastian Boxteitner
Video Analyst Kyle Chin
Team Doctor Dr. Bersha Cole
Physiotherapist Dr. Kevin Christie
Physiotherapist Christopher Kelly
Trainer Lamar Morgan
Press Officer Simon Preston
Kit & Equipment Norman Stone
Massage Therapist Devin Lawson
Massage Therapist Rory Rhoden

Technical staff

PositionName
Technical Director Wendell Downswell
General Manager Roy Simpson

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were named to the squad for the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League Finals matches, March 21 and 24, 2024.[99]

Caps and goals correct as of 21 November 2023, after the match against Canada.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKAndre Blake (captain) (1990-11-21) 21 November 1990 (age 33)700 Philadelphia Union
231GKJahmali Waite (1998-12-24) 24 December 1998 (age 25)80 El Paso Locomotive FC
131GKShaquan Davis (2000-11-11) 11 November 2000 (age 23)00 Mount Pleasant

172DFDamion Lowe (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 (age 30)583 Philadelphia Union
32DFMichael Hector (1992-07-19) 19 July 1992 (age 31)360 Charlton Athletic
52DFRichard King (2001-11-27) 27 November 2001 (age 22)140 ÍBV
22DFDexter Lembikisa (2003-11-04) 4 November 2003 (age 20)140 Heart of Midlothian
222DFGreg Leigh (1994-09-30) 30 September 1994 (age 29)120 Oxford United
62DFDi'Shon Bernard (2000-10-14) 14 October 2000 (age 23)111 Sheffield Wednesday
42DFTayvon Gray (2002-08-19) 19 August 2002 (age 21)30 New York City FC

103MFBobby Decordova-Reid (1993-02-02) 2 February 1993 (age 31)276 Fulham
83MFDaniel Johnson (1992-10-08) 8 October 1992 (age 31)233 Stoke City
153MFJoel Latibeaudiere (2000-01-06) 6 January 2000 (age 24)120 Coventry City
143MFKasey Palmer (1996-11-09) 9 November 1996 (age 27)30 Coventry City
163MFKaroy Anderson (2004-10-01) 1 October 2004 (age 19)20 Charlton Athletic
204FWRenaldo Cephas (1999-12-08) 8 December 1999 (age 24)10 Ankaragücü

114FWShamar Nicholson (1997-02-16) 16 February 1997 (age 27)4416 Clermont
94FWCory Burke (1991-12-28) 28 December 1991 (age 32)317 New York Red Bulls
184FWRomario Williams (1994-08-15) 15 August 1994 (age 29)193 Hartford Athletic
124FWDemarai Gray (1996-06-28) 28 June 1996 (age 27)105 Al-Ettifaq
194FWJamal Lowe (1994-07-21) 21 July 1994 (age 29)62 Swansea City
74FWKaheim Dixon (2004-10-04) 4 October 2004 (age 19)00 Arnett Gardens

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the team in the past 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GKAmal Knight (1993-11-19) 19 November 1993 (age 30)120 Lexington2024 CNL Finals PRE
GKKemar Foster (1992-08-30) 30 August 1992 (age 31)30 Waterhouse2024 CNL Finals PRE
GKJeadine White (2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 23)30 Reading2024 CNL Finals PRE
GKConiah Boyce-Clarke (2003-03-01) 1 March 2003 (age 21)10 Reading2024 CNL Finals PRE
GKJayden Hibbert (2004-08-05) 5 August 2004 (age 19)00 Atlanta United FCv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024

DFAdrian Mariappa (1986-10-03) 3 October 1986 (age 37)721 Salford City2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFAlvas Powell (1986-10-03) 3 October 1986 (age 37)552 FC Cincinnati2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFJavain Brown (1999-03-09) 9 March 1999 (age 25)290 Vancouver Whitecaps FC2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFAmari'i Bell (1994-05-05) 5 May 1994 (age 29)161 Luton Town2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFRicardo Thomas (1997-08-30) 30 August 1997 (age 26)120 Dunbeholden2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFEthan Pinnock (1993-05-29) 29 May 1993 (age 30)100 Brentford2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFJamoi Topey (2000-01-13) 13 January 2000 (age 24)90 Mount Pleasant2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFWesley Harding (1996-10-20) 20 October 1996 (age 27)20 Millwall2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFKyle Ming (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999 (age 25)10 Cavalier2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFLamonth Rochester (2003-06-10) 10 June 2003 (age 20)10 Chicago Fire FC2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFRomain Blake (2005-07-24) 24 July 2005 (age 18)00 Chicago Fire FC2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFJoel Cunningham (1996-08-21) 21 August 1996 (age 27)00 Arnett Gardens2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFAdrian Reid (2006-09-05) 5 September 2006 (age 17)00 Cavalier2024 CNL Finals PRE
DFEmelio Rousseau (1999-12-11) 11 December 1999 (age 24)00 Portmore Unitedv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
DFGarth Stewart (2001-01-27) 27 January 2001 (age 23)00 Harbour Viewv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
DFStephen Young (2001-07-22) 22 July 2001 (age 22)00 Portmore Unitedv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
DFSue-Lae McCalla (1992-11-24) 24 November 1992 (age 31)10 Mount Pleasantv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
DFJon Bell (1997-08-26) 26 August 1997 (age 26)10 Seattle Sounders FCv.  Guatemala, 11 November 2023
DFKemar Lawrence (1992-09-17) 17 September 1992 (age 31)783 UTA Arad2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup

MFDevon Williams (1992-04-08) 8 April 1992 (age 32)351 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFKevon Lambert (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997 (age 27)260 Real Salt Lake2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFTyreek Magee (1999-08-27) 27 August 1999 (age 24)100 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFDemario Phillips (1998-11-10) 10 November 1998 (age 25)90 Mount Pleasant2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFKemar Roofe (1993-01-06) 6 January 1993 (age 31)51 Rangers2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFJon Russell (2000-10-09) 9 October 2000 (age 23)41 Barnsley2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFRamone Howell (1995-04-15) 15 April 1995 (age 29)40 Mount Pleasant2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFOmari Hutchinson (2003-10-30) 30 October 2003 (age 20)20 Ipswich Town2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFDelano McCoy-Splatt (2004-10-11) 11 October 2004 (age 19)10 Fulham2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFShaniel Thomas (2001-09-14) 14 September 2001 (age 22)10 Cavalier2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFRonaldo Webster (2001-07-04) 4 July 2001 (age 22)10 Bregalnica2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFRomario Guthrie (1998-12-10) 10 December 1998 (age 25)00 Mount Pleasant2024 CNL Finals PRE
MFAlex Marshall (1998-02-24) 24 February 1998 (age 26)130 Portmore Unitedv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
MFJahshaun Anglin (2001-05-06) 6 May 2001 (age 22)50 Harbour Viewv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
MFJamone Shepherd (2002-04-09) 9 April 2002 (age 22)00 Arnett Gardensv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
MFShamour Smith (2004-12-31) 31 December 2004 (age 19)00 Montego Bay Unitedv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
MFBrandon Cover (2003-09-25) 25 September 2003 (age 20)10 Leicester Cityv.  Jordan, 19 June 2023

FWBailey Cadamarteri (2005-05-09) 9 May 2005 (age 18)00 Sheffield Wednesday2024 CNL Finals RET
FWMichail Antonio (1990-03-28) 28 March 1990 (age 34)143 West Ham United2024 CNL Finals INJ
FWLeon Bailey (1997-08-09) 9 August 1997 (age 26)305 Aston Villa2024 CNL Finals PRE
FWDujuan Richards (2005-11-10) 10 November 2005 (age 18)101 Chelsea2024 CNL Finals PRE
FWKaheem Parris (2000-01-06) 6 January 2000 (age 24)100 Sabah2024 CNL Finals PRE
FWMaalique Foster (1996-11-05) 5 November 1996 (age 27)93 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC2024 CNL Finals PRE
FWDeshane Beckford (1998-04-14) 14 April 1998 (age 26)20 Hartford Athletic2024 CNL Finals PRE
FWNorman Campbell (1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 (age 24)30 Vojvodina2024 CNL Finals PRE
FWDevante Cole (1995-05-10) 10 May 1995 (age 28)00 Barnsley2024 CNL Finals PRE
FWFabian Reid (1991-08-06) 6 August 1991 (age 32)83 Arnett Gardensv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
FWDevonte Campbell (2003-10-25) 25 October 2003 (age 20)00 Mount Pleasantv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
FWJustin Dunn (2003-08-27) 27 August 2003 (age 20)00 Tivoli Gardensv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
FWAndre Fletcher (1999-01-31) 31 January 1999 (age 25)00 Waterhousev.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
FWJason Wright (1994-12-26) 26 December 1994 (age 29)00 Molynes Unitedv.  Trinidad and Tobago, 3 March 2024
FWTrivante Stewart (2000-03-22) 22 March 2000 (age 24)30 Javor Ivanjicav.  Canada, 21 November 2023

INJ Withdrew from the squad due to injury.
WD Withdrew from the squad for personal reasons.
PRE Preliminary squad / standby.
RET Retired from the national team.

Player records

As of 24 March 2024[100]
Players in bold are still active with Jamaica.

Most appearances

Ian Goodison is Jamaica's most capped player with 128 appearances.
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1Ian Goodison128101996–2008
2Linval Dixon12731993–2003
3Theodore Whitmore120241993–2004
4Ricardo Gardner11191997–2012
5Warren Barrett10801990–2000
6Andy Williams107221997–2008
7Durrant Brown10201984–1998
8Jermaine Taylor10102004–2017
9Donovan Ricketts10001999–2013
10Jevaughn Watson9542008–2022

Top goalscorers

Luton Shelton is Jamaica's top scorer with 35 goals.
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Luton Shelton35750.472004–2013
2Onandi Lowe27810.331995–2004
3Theodore Whitmore241200.21993–2004
4Paul Young22490.451989–1997
Andy Williams221070.211997–2008
6Walter Boyd19750.251991–2001
7Darren Mattocks18500.362012–2019
Paul Davis18610.31983–1997
9Shamar Nicholson16470.342017–present
Hector Wright16710.231988–1997

Competitive record

Overview
Event1st place2nd place3rd place4th place
World Cup0000
Gold Cup0222
Nations League0010
Caribbean Cup6320
Copa América0000

FIFA World Cup

Jamaica's only appearance at the FIFA World Cup was in 1998. The team opened with a 3–1 loss against Croatia in Lens. After falling behind in the 27th minute, Robbie Earle scored the equalizer to close the first half. In the second half, Croatia scored two goals, causing Jamaica to lose the match.[101] The second match against Argentina saw Gabriel Batistuta getting a second half hat-trick, aiding in Jamaica's second defeat and elimination from the World Cup.[102] In the final match of the tournament, Theodore Whitmore scored a double, securing Jamaica's first World Cup win with a 2–1 win over Japan, whilst also allows Jamaica to become the second team from the Caribbean after Cuba to have won a World Cup game.[34]

FIFA World CupQualification
YearHostRoundPos.PldWDLFASquadPldWDLFA
1930 to 1962Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1966  EnglandDid not qualify8233811
1970  Mexico4004211
1974  West GermanyWithdrewWithdrew
1978  ArgentinaDid not qualify200215
1982  SpainDid not enterDeclined participation
1986  MexicoWithdrewWithdrew
1990  ItalyDid not qualify421146
1994  United States8233911
1998  FranceGroup stage22nd310239Squad2011632415
2002  Japan
 South Korea
Did not qualify166281418
2006  Germany8251116
2010  South Africa8512196
2014  Brazil163671419
2018  Russia8215613
2022  Qatar142571222
2026  Canada
 Mexico
 United States
To be determinedTo be determined
2030  Morocco
 Portugal
 Spain
2034  Saudi Arabia
TotalGroup stage1/15310239116373346124143

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship 1963–1989, CONCACAF Gold Cup 1991–present

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup recordQualification record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
1963Group stage8th3003116SquadQualified automatically
1965Did not enterDid not enter
1967Did not qualify412144
1969Round-robin6th5014310Squad211032
1971Did not qualify201101
1973Did not enterDid not enter
1977WithdrewWithdrew
1981Did not enterDid not enter
1985WithdrewWithdrew
1989Did not qualify421146
1991Group stage8th3003312Squad4400132
1993Third place3rd5122610Squad5410101
1996Did not qualify320143
1998Fourth place4th521254Squad7520185
2000Group stage12th200203Squad5500124
2002Did not qualify320143
2003Quarter-finals7th310226Squad6420174
2005Quarter-finals8th4112810Squad10820385
2007Did not qualify320172
2009Group stage10th310212Squad5410112
2011Quarter-finals5th430172Squad5410123
2013Did not qualify301213
2015Runners-up2nd641186Squad422061
2017Runners-up2nd632174Squad421175
2019Semi-finals4th522166Squad4301123
2021Quarter-finals7th420243Squad6510211
2023Semi-finals3rd5311115Squad413075
TotalRunners-up15/276323112972999361221021165

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
LeaguePlayoff phase
SeasonDivisionGroupPldWDLGFGAP/RFinalsResultPldWDLGFGASquad
2019−20BC6510211 2021Did not qualify
2022–23AA413075 2023
2023–24AA85121612 2024Third place210123Squad
2024–25ATo be determined 2025To be determined
Total1811524418Total0 Titles210123

Copa América

Jamaica was invited to the Copa América for the first time in 2015, finishing last among Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.[64] The following year, the team competed in the Copa América Centenario as winners of the 2014 Caribbean Cup, again finishing last in the group stage with a 3–0 loss to Uruguay.[63][72] Jamaica qualified for the 2024 Copa América by reaching the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A semifinals after beating Canada in quarter-finals.[81]

Copa América record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquad
2015Group stage12th300303Squad
2016Group stage15th300306Squad
2024Qualified
TotalInvitation0 titles600609

CFU Caribbean Cup

CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup recordQualification record
YearResultPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
1978Did not qualify200213
1979420249
1981210124
1983Did not enterDid not enter
1985
1988
1989Did not qualify402226
1990Abandoned[B]202000Squad321040
1991Champions4400132SquadQualified as host
1992Runners-up531143SquadQualified as champions
1993Runners-up5410174SquadQualified as host
1994Did not qualify3201185
1995Group stage320143SquadQualified as host
1996Group stage310255Squad210122
1997Third place422083Squad3300102
1998Champions5500124SquadQualified as host
1999Third place420275SquadQualified as champions
2001Group stage320143SquadQualified automatically
2005Champions330041Squad7520344
2007Did not qualify320172
2008Champions5410112SquadQualified as host
2010Champions5410123SquadQualified as champions
2012Group stage301213SquadQualified as champions
2014Champions422061SquadQualified as host
2017Runners-up201123Squad211052
Total16/25603812101104535196108939

Head-to-head record

As of 24 March 2024, the national team has played in 528 matches, with 234 wins, 133 draws, and 228 losses since their first international match in 1925. In total, the team has scored 793 goals and conceded 783 goals.[103] Jamaica's highest winning margin is twelve goals, which has been achieved on two occasions: against the British Virgin Islands in 1994 (12–0) and against Saint Martin in 2004 (12–0).[5] Their longest winning streak is seven wins and their unbeaten record is 22 consecutive official matches.[5]

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Honours

Major competitions

Other competitions

See also

Notes

References

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