DESPITE FIFA expressing concerns about Jamaica’s readiness to host matches at the Women’s World Cup in 2031, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts says he’s confident the country will secure hosting rights, with an official announcement expected in November.

Last October, Jamaica joined the USA, Mexico, and Costa Rica in launching a joint bid to host the 2031 tournament, which would mark the first time a FIFA World Cup would be staged across four countries.

A FIFA delegation visited the island in February, inspecting facilities including the National Stadium and meeting with representatives of the Jamaica Football Federation and the Government. Hosts were initially expected to be confirmed at the FIFA Congress in Canada in April, but the world governing body postponed the announcement until November 23.