Former Jamaica football coach Carl Brown has expressed unwavering confidence in the Reggae Boyz’s ability to triumph over Curacao in their upcoming World Cup qualifier. The crucial Group B Concacaf match is scheduled to take place at the National Stadium on Tuesday. Brown, who resides in South Florida, emphasized the importance of a victory for the nation, particularly in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. He believes the team will deliver their best performance and secure a much-needed win. Curacao currently leads the group with 11 points, just one ahead of Jamaica. A draw would suffice for Curacao to become the smallest country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Their previous encounter on October 10 saw Curacao defeat Jamaica 2-0 at home. Jamaica’s head coach, Steve McClaren, has faced criticism for his team selection during the November 11 match against Trinidad and Tobago, which ended in a 1-1 draw. However, Brown asserts that the players must rise to the occasion and deliver a victory that will bring joy to a nation still recovering from the hurricane’s aftermath. Brown, a former defender for Jamaica and Boys’ Town in the Major League, served as head coach when Jamaica won the Caribbean Cup in 1991. He later transitioned to technical director under Rene Simoes when the team qualified for the 1998 World Cup in France. Curacao, coached by the seasoned Dick Advocaat, boasts a roster of professional players based in Europe. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica on October 28, causing significant damage across several parishes and resulting in 45 fatalities, according to the Jamaican government.