2026 fifa inter confederation playoff path 1

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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS EXPLAINED



How many can qualify from the playoffs?


Six teams will contest March’s inter-confederation playoffs, with two progressing in what is a last chance for those who missed out on direct qualification.

Jamaica face New Caledonia in the Confederation playoff semifinals (called FIFA Playoff 1 in the draw), with the victors facing the seeded Congo DR for a place at the World Cup. On the other side of the draw, Bolivia take on Suriname for the chance to meet Iraq in the other final (FIFA Playoff 2).

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Mr Rudolph Speid


Key Details:

• Appointment: Named interim coach from December 15, 2025, to March 31, 2026, replacing the previous setup after failing to secure automatic qualification.
• Background: A highly successful coach with Cavalier SC, winning domestic titles and the Concacaf Caribbean Cup, known for discipline and attention to detail from his accounting background.
• Mission: Lead Jamaica through the March 2026 FIFA Play-off Tournament in Mexico against New Caledonia (March 26) and then potentially Congo DR (March 31) for a World Cup spot.
• Current Focus: Preparing the squad, including recent friendlies and managing player minutes, with an eye on the big March qualifiers, as mentioned in recent interviews.

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Playing New Caledonia is like playing Martinique nd Guadeloupe ; Jamaica should beat Them.