The stage is set for another chapter in one of the Caribbean's fiercest football rivalries, as Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz and Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors have been drawn together in Group B of the Final Round of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers.

The draw pits the Caribbean powerhouses in a high-stakes campaign alongside Curaçao and Bermuda, with only the group winner guaranteed a direct ticket to football’s grandest stage.

Fresh off their 3-2 victory over the Soca Warriors in the Unity Cup in West London last month, the Reggae Boyz head into the qualifiers with confidence—but also a healthy dose of caution. That match, though a spirited friendly, offered a glimpse of the evolving landscape for both sides.

Since then, Jamaica’s head coach, Steve McClaren, and Trinidad and Tobago’s Dwight Yorke have both bolstered their squads, setting the tone for a clash that could determine more than just bragging rights.

Yorke’s revamp has been particularly bold, with the additions of wily winger Dante Sealy and Colorado Rapids defender Wayne Frederick II, both of whom bring speed and fresh tactical options to the Soca Warriors’ lineup.

Meanwhile, McClaren has quietly reinforced his squad's depth and cohesion, leaning on a balance of seasoned internationals and a dynamic crop of young talent.

The final round, which kicks off in September 2025 and runs through November, will see 12 teams divided into three groups of four. Each team will play six matches—home and away against every opponent in their group—during the FIFA Match Windows.

At the end of the round, the winner of each group will qualify directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. But the door is not completely shut for runners-up, as the two best second-place finishers will advance to the FIFA Play-Off Tournament in March 2026, offering another shot at the global stage.

This campaign marks a historic opportunity for the Concacaf region, which could be represented by up to eight teams at the men’s World Cup for the first time. The expansion opens a path not only for the traditional giants but also for rising regional contenders like Jamaica and Trinidad to stake their claim on the world stage.

Elsewhere, Group A will feature Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Suriname, while Group C brings together Costa Rica, Honduras, Haiti, and Nicaragua—making Group B arguably the most balanced and unpredictable of the trio.