Cadamarteri sends Jamaica past New Caledonia, into World Cup Play-Off Final

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·27 de março de 2026

Cadamarteri sends Jamaica past New Caledonia, into World Cup Play-Off Final

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — The Road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 continued with Jamaica winning 1-nil against New Caledonia in the Semi-final of Path A in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament on Thursday at Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Jamaica took the lead in the 18’ when Bailey Cadamarteri struck from close range to pounce on a rebound following a free kick opportunity.

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Cadamarteri attempted to collect a second in the 39’ but was denied by New Caledonia goalkeeper Rocky Nyikeine.

Bobby De Cordova-Reid tried to widen the advantage for Jamaica with attempts in the 60’, 64’ and 75’, but the match would remain within a one-goal difference.

Andre Blake provided a calm and collected save in the 88’ to deny Wakua Waia and finish the match with the clean sheet.

The Reggae Boyz advance to the Path A Final to face Congo DR on Tuesday, seeking to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Match Stats

Jamaica extends its unbeaten streak across all competitions to six matches (4W 2D) and its streak of clean sheets during the same period to four matches without conceding a goal.
In 10 of the 11 matches Jamaica has played in this 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, including this Intercontinental Playoff, they managed 10 or more shots on goal. Today against New Caledonia, they had 12 shots in total.
Bailey Cadamarteri scored his second goal for Jamaica during this 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. His previous goal came against Trinidad and Tobago last September, also in the first half, just like today’s against New Caledonia.
Joel Latibeaudiere made six tackles, attempted 63 passes, and had a 100% success rate on all four of his attempted tackles against New Caledonia. He is the first Jamaican player in this 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign to record 50+ passes, 6+ tackles, and attempt at least four tackles without missing a single one in a single match.