KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a significant boost to Jamaica’s World Cup qualifying campaign, Demarai Gray has been reinstated to the Reggae Boyz starting line-up for their crucial Concacaf Group B clash against Trinidad and Tobago. The match, scheduled for Thursday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, marks the second-to-last game in the qualifying series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Gray, who recently rejoined English club Birmingham City after a two-year stint with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq, had been sidelined for Jamaica’s last two matches due to injury. His return is expected to add firepower to the team’s attack. Joining Gray in the starting XI are Mason Holgate, Jonathon Russell, and Rumarn Burrell, all of whom are making their way back into the squad. Team captain Andre Blake continues to guard the goal, supported by defenders Ethan Pinnock, Richard King, and Greg Leigh. Jamaica currently leads Group B with nine points from four games, closely followed by Curacao, who trail by a single point. Trinidad and Tobago, sitting third with five points, will be looking to close the gap. Jamaica previously defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 in their first-round encounter on September 9th, with goals from Bailey Cadamarteri and Jonathon Russell. Historically, Jamaica has also triumphed in Port of Spain, securing a 2-1 victory in a World Cup qualifier on June 20th, 2001, thanks to goals from Onandi Lowe and Deon Burton. The match is set to kick off at 7:00 pm Jamaica time, with the Reggae Boyz aiming to solidify their position at the top of the group.