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Jamaica

Jamaica have never won a FIFA World Cup or CONCACAF Gold Cup.

North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) · No major trophy yet

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Jamaica's story so far

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's only World Cup appearance came in 1998, when the 'Reggae Boyz' beat Japan 2-1 for their sole tournament win. They have also reached the Gold Cup final twice, finishing runners-up in 2015 and 2017.

Jamaica at a glance

ConfederationNorth & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF)
Continental title trackedCONCACAF Gold Cup
Best documented resultJamaica's only World Cup appearance came in 1998, when the 'Reggae Boyz' beat Japan 2-1 for their sole tournament win. They have also reached the Gold Cup final twice, finishing runners-up in 2015 and 2017.

What would it take?

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. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Jamaica ever won a major football trophy?

No. Jamaica has never won a FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Jamaica's only World Cup appearance came in 1998, when the 'Reggae Boyz' beat Japan 2-1 for their sole tournament win. They have also reached the Gold Cup final twice, finishing runners-up in 2015 and 2017.

What is Jamaica's best-ever tournament result?

Jamaica's only World Cup appearance came in 1998, when the 'Reggae Boyz' beat Japan 2-1 for their sole tournament win. They have also reached the Gold Cup final twice, finishing runners-up in 2015 and 2017.

Which trophies could Jamaica still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Jamaica.

Which confederation does Jamaica compete in?

Jamaica competes in North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF). Its main continental championship is the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

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.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09