Steve McClaren: Former England boss quits as Jamaica head coach after failure to qualify immediately for 2026 World Cup | Soccer Information

Steve McClaren has resigned as Jamaica head coach after failing to qualify immediately for the World Cup.

Jamaica may have reached subsequent summer season’s event had they crushed Curacao, however a goalless draw means their opponents completed high of the group and certified for the event as a substitute.

They’re the smallest nation ever to make it to the World Cup.

McClaren stated in a press release: “During the last 18 months, I’ve given all the things I’ve to this job, to this function.

“I carried the load and satisfaction of this job with the deepest respect.

“Main this staff has been one of many best honours of my profession.

“However soccer is a outcomes enterprise and tonight we’ve fallen wanting our purpose, which was to qualify from this group.

“It’s the accountability of the chief, myself, to step ahead, take accountability and make selections in the most effective pursuits of the staff for them to go ahead.

“After deep reflection and an sincere evaluation of the place we’re and the place we have to go, I’ve determined to step down as head coach of the Jamaican nationwide staff.”

McClaren changed Heimir Hellgrimsson – the present Republic of Eire chief – in August 2024 and took cost of 24 matches in whole.

He gained 13 of these, along with his facet dropping solely as soon as in World Cup qualifying – a 2-0 defeat to Curacao on October.

Who has certified already for World Cup?

Forty-two groups have certified for the 2026 World Cup thus far, with a listing beneath:

When is the draw for the play-offs?

The draw will happen on Thursday at 12pm UK time from FIFA’s house in Zurich, Switzerland. Comply with reside protection on Sky Sports activities digital platforms.