Jamaica national football team have booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental play-offs after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over New Caledonia national football team in a match played in Mexico early Friday.

The decisive moment came in the first half when Bailey Cadamarteri reacted quickest to a rebound, firing home what proved to be the winning goal.

Jamaica will now face DR Congo national football team in the final, with the African side aiming to secure what would be the continent’s 10th ticket to the expanded 2026 World Cup.

Meanwhile, the hopes of the Nigeria national football team have officially ended following a failed appeal by the Nigeria Football Federation. The federation had sought to replace DR Congo in the play-offs, raising concerns over player eligibility, but FIFA dismissed the complaint.

In another semi-final clash, Bolivia national football team edged Suriname national football team 2-1 to progress, and they will now face Iraq national football team in Pathway 2.