Jamaica
Jamaica have never won a FIFA World Cup or CONCACAF Gold Cup.
North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) · No major trophy yet
Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title
Jamaica have never won a FIFA World Cup or CONCACAF Gold Cup.
North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) · No major trophy yet
Jamaica are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Jamaica played at the 1998 World Cup, beating Japan 2-1 for their only World Cup finals match victory. They were Gold Cup runners-up in 2015 and 2017 and won the separate regional Caribbean Cup in 2014. Their 2025 Gold Cup campaign ended in the group stage. Their 2026 World Cup bid ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat by DR Congo in the intercontinental play-off final on 31 March 2026.
| Confederation | North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| Selected tournament milestones | Jamaica played at the 1998 World Cup, beating Japan 2-1 for their only World Cup finals match victory. They were Gold Cup runners-up in 2015 and 2017 and won the separate regional Caribbean Cup in 2014. Their 2025 Gold Cup campaign ended in the group stage. Their 2026 World Cup bid ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat by DR Congo in the intercontinental play-off final on 31 March 2026. |
To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Jamaica would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup — the top continental honor in the North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) region. Future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition. The current wait does not imply that a completed tournament can still be won.
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No. Jamaica have never won a FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Jamaica played at the 1998 World Cup, beating Japan 2-1 for their only World Cup finals match victory. They were Gold Cup runners-up in 2015 and 2017 and won the separate regional Caribbean Cup in 2014. Their 2025 Gold Cup campaign ended in the group stage. Their 2026 World Cup bid ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat by DR Congo in the intercontinental play-off final on 31 March 2026.
Jamaica played at the 1998 World Cup, beating Japan 2-1 for their only World Cup finals match victory. They were Gold Cup runners-up in 2015 and 2017 and won the separate regional Caribbean Cup in 2014. Their 2025 Gold Cup campaign ended in the group stage. Their 2026 World Cup bid ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat by DR Congo in the intercontinental play-off final on 31 March 2026.
The FIFA World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.
Jamaica competes in North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF). Its main continental championship is the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.
The sources below document selected tournament milestones and completed campaigns. Olympic and Asian Games medals, regional titles and the separate AFC Challenge Cup are distinct from the World Cup and top continental titles tracked here.
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