Jamaica World Cup 2026 squad: Rudolph Speid’s latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying inter-confederation play-offs

The Jamaica World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up as Rudolph Spied has made his selection to aim to secure a spot in North America this summer.

With tournament squads starting to come together now, Jamaica are fighting for their place at World Cup 2026, and will first take on New Caledonia on March 27.

If they are victorious, Spied’s men will face one of Bolivia or Suriname to guarantee a place at the World Cup - their first since 1998 and only their second-ever appearance at the tournament.

Jamaica finished second in their World Cup qualification group, just one point behind leaders Curacao, who topped the table with 12 points.

The Reggae Boyz secured three wins, two draws, and just one loss in these games, enduring that solitary defeat to Curacao, with Dick Advocaat's side securing qualification at the Jamaicans' expense.

Jamaica qualified for the 2024 Copa America but exited in the group stage following three losses to Venezuela, Ecuador and Mexico.

Prior to that appearance, the Reggae Boyz qualified on two previous occasions in 2015 and 2016, losing all six group stage games across those tournaments also.

Squad

Sweden World Cup 2026 squad: The March selection

• GK: Amal Knight (Greenville Triumph FC)
• GK: Jahmali Waite (FC Tampa Bay Rowdies)
• GK: Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union)
• DF: Ronaldo Webster (KF Shkendija)
• DF: Amari’i Bell (Charlton Athletic)
• DF: Richard King (St Mirren)
• DF: Damion Lowe (Dewa United FC)
• DF: Ethan Pinnock (Brentford)
• DF: Joel Latibeaudiere (Coventry City)
• DF: Ian Fray (Inter Miami)
• DF: Kyle Ming (Mount Pleasant FA)
• MF: Isaac Hayden (Queens Park Rangers)
• MF: Kevon Lambert (Louisville City FC)
• MF: Karoy Anderson (Blackpool)
• MF: Tyrese Hall (Notts County)
• MF: Kasey Palmer (Luton Town)
• MF: Andre Brooks (Sheffield United)
• MF: Leon Bailey (Aston Villa)
• MF: Bobby Reid (Leicester City)
• MF: Dwight Merrick (Montego Bay United)
• FW: Bailey Cadamarteri (Wrexham)
• FW: Jamal Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday)
• FW: Demarai Gray (Birmingham City)
• FW: Ephron Mason-Clark (Coventry City)
• FW: Renaldo Cephas (Pari Nizhny Novgorod)
• FW: Norman Campbell (V-Varen Nagasaki)
• FW: Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic)

Fixtures and results

Fixtures

• March 27: New Caledonia vs Jamaica, Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico

Recent results

• November 19, 2025: Jamaica 0-0 Curacao, Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica
• November 14, 2025: Trinidad and Tobago 1-1 Jamaica, Halsey Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
• October 15, 2025: Jamaica 4-0 Bermuda, Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica
• October 11, 2025: Curacao 2-0 Jamaica, Estadio Ergilio Hato, Wilemstad, Curacao
• September 10, 2025: Jamaica 2-0 Trinidad and Tobago, Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica
• September 5, 2025: Bermuda 0-4 Jamaica, Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda

Manager

Who is Jamaica's manager?

Rudolph Spied is currently the interim head coach of the Jamaica national team, replacing Steve McClaren, who managed the Reggae Boyz during their World Cup qualification games.

Spied was appointed to manage Jamaica for just their play-off games before being replaced, however, that is surely subject to change based on how the Reggae Boyz look with him at the helm.

The 64-year-old has past experience, coaching Jamaica Premier League side Cavalier to the Caribbean Club Championship in 2024.

Jamaica's Star Player

Who is Jamaica's star player?

It has been a while since Demarai Gray played Premier League football, with his last appearances in the top flight coming in the 2022/23 season with Everton.

Gray has been a standout performer for Birmingham City this season, registering nine goal involvements in 31 games for his club as their third-highest goalscorer.

If Gray can run back the clock, he appears most likely to produce a moment of magic that can take the Reggae Boyz back to the World Cup this summer.

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