Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Steve McClaren Resigns After Jamaica's World Cup Qualifier Draw
After Jamaica's national soccer team didn't win a game they needed to in order to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, their coach Steve McClaren decided to leave his job.
He said he wanted to show respect for the team and the country, and he hopes they will do well in the future.
Steve McClaren resigned as Jamaica's national team coach
He stepped down after Jamaica failed to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup
Jamaica drew 0-0 with Curaçao in their final qualifying match
McClaren took responsibility for the team's failure to qualify
He wished the Jamaican team well and expressed respect for the badge
- Who
- Steve McClaren, Jamaica's national soccer team
- What
- Resigned from his position as head coach
- When
- After a 0-0 draw with Curaçao on November 18, 2022
- Where
- In a post-match press conference
- Why
- Due to Jamaica's failure to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup
McClaren's Decision
Jamaican Fans' Reaction
Resignation
McClaren's Decision
McClaren took responsibility and stepped down
Jamaican Fans' Reaction
Some fans understood and respected his decision
- Previous Role
- Former England coach
- Length of Tenure
- One year
- World Cup Year
- 2026
- Host Countries
- United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Next Step for Jamaica
- Inter-confederation playoffs in March 2023