New Caledonia face Jamaica in the FIFA intercontinental playoff for a spot at the 2026 World Cup in a crucial knockout match.

New Caledonia have already reached new heights by progressing to the Play-Off Tournament, and now just two wins separate them from a first World Cup qualification. Les Cagous showed great character in reaching the final of OFC qualifying, and their resilience will be tested by a Jamaica side on the hunt for a second World Cup.

Jamaica moved to within a win of its first World Cup berth with a 1-0 win over New Caledonia in a FIFA intercontinental playoff semifinal match.

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With the win, Bolivia faces Iraq as part of Pathway 2. The playoffs continue on Thursday with New Caledonia taking on Jamaica (10 p.m. ET; FS1) with the winner facing DR Congo in Pathway 1. The six qualifiers out of these playoffs will join the 48-team field for this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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