As Jamaica’s national football team, the Reggae Boyz, prepare for their decisive World Cup qualifier against Curaçao, the nation stands on the brink of history. A victory would mark Jamaica’s first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1998, reigniting memories of their historic qualification nearly three decades ago. Deon Burton, a key figure in that 1997 campaign, expressed confidence in the current squad, drawing parallels to the pressure and pride of his own era. Burton, who scored four goals in five matches during the 1997 qualifiers, was named Jamaica’s Sportsman of the Year and remains a symbol of the nation’s footballing legacy.
‘Just like us in ’97’: Former Reggae Boyz inspire Jamaicans ahead of World Cup decider
