Jamaica head coach Steve McClaren has stepped down from his role after the Reggae Boyz failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The British coach announced his resignation on Tuesday following a frustrating 0–0 draw against Curaçao at Kingston’s National Stadium, a result that ended Jamaica’s hopes of progressing directly to the tournament. McClaren, appointed in July 2024, said the inability to meet the team’s qualification target prompted his decision to quit.
He added that stepping aside is necessary for the team to chart a new direction.
His departure leaves Jamaica racing to appoint a new head coach ahead of next year’s Inter-Confederation play-offs, where they will face potential opponents such as Iraq, DR Congo, New Caledonia, Bolivia, and Suriname.
