On Tuesday, March 31, Congo and Jamaica will face off at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan in a crucial intercontinental playoff match for the 2026 World Cup. The Jamaican national team, known as the ‘Reggae Boyz’, will aim to pull off an upset against a Congo side that is favored due to its experience and quality on the field. Jamaica arrives motivated after a recent 1-0 victory over New Caledonia, while Congo also comes off a win, having defeated Bermuda 2-0 in an international friendly.
Forward Bailey Cadamarteri will be key for the Jamaicans, supported by midfielders Bobby Reid and Kasey Palmer. In defense, the experienced 35-year-old Andre Blake will provide security between the posts.
The match will kick off at 4:00 p.m. Peru time. In other countries in the region, the schedule will be as follows:
- 5:00 p.m. in Bolivia and Venezuela
- 6:00 p.m. in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay
- 5:00 p.m. in the United States (Washington)
Fans can follow the match live on D Sports and the streaming platform DGO. For more details on other matches, such as the friendly Brazil vs. Croatia, you can check this note.
