Reggae Girlz stay unbeaten in Panama before Costa Rica World Cup decider

Jamaica's Reggae Girlz are moving closer to a possible third consecutive World Cup appearance, with a decisive one-match assignment against Costa Rica now the major hurdle in front of them.

Their preparation included two demanding practice matches away to Panama. Jamaica won the opening contest 1-0 before the second fixture ended goalless, leaving the team unbeaten from the two-game exercise in Panama.

The results have stood out against the wider mood around Jamaican football, with the country still processing the Reggae Boyz missing out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In commentary on the Girlz' build-up, the comparison was made with the men's programme: if the Reggae Boyz had faced a similar one-off World Cup pathway against Costa Rica and used two away matches in Panama as preparation, would they have been able to leave Panama with one win, one draw and no defeat?