Cadamarteri sends Jamaica to play‑off final

Jamaica moved one step closer to the 2026 World Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over New Caledonia in Guadalajara, ending their opponents’ unlikely journey. Bailey Cadamarteri delivered the decisive moment after 18 minutes, reacting quickest when Rocky Nyikeine spilled Ronaldo Webster’s low free-kick. From there, Jamaica controlled long stretches, with Cadamarteri and Tyreece Campbell repeatedly stretching the defence but lacking accuracy in key moments.

New Caledonia, ranked far below their rivals, still carved out chances. Jean‑Jacques Katrawa forced Andre Blake into a sharp save before half-time, and a late surge saw them push desperately for an equaliser. However, technical errors in the final third undermined their ambition.

Jamaica’s greater composure ultimately prevailed, securing a place in the 31 March play-off against DR Congo at Estadio Akron. One dream fades, but another now stands ninety minutes from becoming reality.