Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Canada will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Costa Rica when they take on Jamaica in a highly-anticipated World Cup qualifiers at BMO Field. The Canucks are one point away from securing WC qualification, and they are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Sunday’s clash. Bayern Munich ace Alphonso Davies remains on the sidelines with heart problems, while midfielder Mark Kaye serves a one-game ban.
Experienced winger Junior Hoilett is pushing for a start. The Reggae Boyz, on the other hand, missed out on a place at the showpiece tournament in Qatar. Since Jamaica are not regarded as good travelers, we are tempted to put our money on the home side. West Ham United ace Michail Antonio has been omitted, which is yet another reason why we predict les Rouges will emerge triumphant in what should be the decider.
Highlighted Player (Scott Arfield):
Despite being born in Dechmont, Scotland, Scott Arfield represents Canada on the international stage. Arfield, though, played for Scotland U19 and U21 teams in the past and he made one appearance for Scotland B as well. Scott’s father, though, was born in Toronto, Canada and that is the main reason why he decided to play for the Canada national football team.
The Burnley midfielder made his Canada debut on March 25, 2016 in a 3-0 loss to Mexico. Scott Arfield began his club career at Falkirk and he scored 13 goals in 108 appearances in the league for the Scottish club. In 2010 he signed a deal with Huddersfield Town and he played for the Terriers from until 2013.
As previously mentioned, Arfield currently wear’s Burnley shirt, meaning that he is enjoying the Premier League football. You should bear in mind that the Scottish midfielder netted one goal for Burnley in the 2016/2017 season. He found the net in a 2-1 win over Everton on October 10, 2016.
Highlighted Team (Jamaica):
The Reggae Boyz are enjoying in their 2014 Copa Centroamericana title and are looking forward to their second-ever entry into the Copa America. Jamaica took positives from their debut in the competition last year in Chile despite going out in the group stage and will now be willing to make one step further.
The country had more success later in the summer when Winfried Schafer’s men knocked off the United States in the semi-finals of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Reggae Boyz were ultimately stopped in the final as they lost to Mexico, but the ticket to 2016 Copa America was enough of a reward itself as four highest finishers were guaranteed a place at the competition.
Jamaica stepped onto the international scene with a 2-1 win over Haiti in 1925 and have so far qualified only once for the FIFA World Cup in 1998. It was not until 1965 that Jamaica made their first attempt to qualify for the World Cup though.