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Steve McClaren Resigns as Jamaica Coach After Curaçao Draw Ends Automatic World Cup Bid

Jamaica now faces a March inter-confederation play-off after a result that triggers a hurried coaching search.

Overview

  • Curacao’s 0-0 draw in Kingston clinched top spot in Group B on 12 points, leaving Jamaica second on 11.
  • Curaçao qualified for their first World Cup and became the smallest nation ever to reach the finals.
  • Jamaica must win through a six-team inter-confederation play-off in Mexico in March, with potential opponents including Iraq and DR Congo.
  • McClaren’s 18-month tenure ended after 24 games with 13 wins and six losses.
  • Curaçao were led by assistant Dean Gorre with Dick Advocaat absent for family reasons, and Gorre said McClaren was in tears after the match.