KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr is hoping for victory against Dominica when they begin their Women’s World Cup qualifying quest on Saturday.
The Jamaicans, who are seeking to qualify for their third successive FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027, will travel to the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia for their Group B opener.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday after announcing his squad, Busby said it was important for them to pick up all three points against Dominica.
“It’s important that we have a strong performance, and we’re laying the foundation for strong performances throughout this campaign.
“We want to get off to a great start, have a great week of training leading into the match, and we’re approaching each and every match with the respect it deserves,” Busby said.
“Our preparation this week will be thorough, to ensure that when we go out there, we’re firing on all cylinders and to the best of our abilities.”
The Reggae Girlz are on the hunt for their third consecutive appearance at the World Cup following back-to-back appearances in 2019 and 2023.
Jamaica will compete in Group B alongside Dominica, Guyana, Nicaragua, and Antigua and Barbuda, with the winner of the group advancing to the Concacaf W Championships.
Those championships will serve as the region’s qualification tournament for the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
The top four teams from the W Championships will advance to the World Cup, while the top three teams will advance to the LA Olympic Games.
The next best two teams will advance to the intercontinental play-offs for a second chance at World Cup qualification.