“Disappointed is an understatement” — JFF President reacts to Jamaica’s World Cup setback

Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts says “disappointed is an understatement” as he reacts to the Reggae Boyz failing to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ricketts spoke exclusively with the Jamaica Observer moments after Jamaica’s 0–0 draw with Curaçao at the National Stadium — and just before head coach Steve McClaren announced his resignation. In this video, he shares: His honest assessment of the team’s performance What went wrong in the final round The next steps for Jamaica ahead of the Intercontinental Playoffs in March This is the official YouTube channel of Jamaica Observer. Jamaica's Number 1 Daily Newspaper where the #OTeam keeps you in the know and #AlwaysAhead Discover more news at https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamaicaobserver Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamaicaobserver Find us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jamaicaobserver Download the Free Jamaica Observer App. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamaica.id3688 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jamaica-observer-news/id1551689845 Subscribe to our E-Observer: https://janus.jamaicaobserver.com/epaperlive/register.asp