Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz Prepare for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

Upcoming Friendly Internationals

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has announced that the Reggae Girlz will play two friendly internationals later this year in preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

Rematch Against France

The Reggae Girlz will play France, the number 10-ranked team in the world, at the Stade Auguste-Bonal in France on October 25. This will be a rematch from the 2023 World Cup in Australia, where the two teams played to a nil-all draw, earning Jamaica their first-ever point at a World Cup.

Match Against South Africa

The 42nd-ranked Reggae Girlz will also face the 50th-ranked South Africans home on November 29 and December 2. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since facing each other in April 2019 in Durban, where they played to a 1-1 draw.

JFF President’s Statement

JFF president Michael Ricketts welcomed the games, saying they would serve as ideal preparation for the team. “We want to give our Reggae Girlz the best opportunity to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and we feel these upcoming friendly internationals to end 2024 are beneficial to the coaching staff and players to help them prepare for the World Cup Qualifiers,” Ricketts said.

World Cup Qualifiers

World Cup Qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in CONCACAF in 2025. The confederation will have four spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted in Brazil. Two other teams from CONCACAF will qualify for the Intercontinental playoffs.

Conclusion

The upcoming friendly internationals against France and South Africa will provide valuable experience for the Reggae Girlz as they prepare for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

FAQs

Q: When do the friendly internationals take place?
A: The Reggae Girlz will play France on October 25 and South Africa on November 29 and December 2.

Q: Why are the friendly internationals important for the Reggae Girlz?
A: The friendly internationals will provide valuable experience for the team as they prepare for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

Q: How many spots does CONCACAF have for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
A: CONCACAF will have four spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.