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India vs Jamaica: All-time head-to-head record

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Published at :May 26, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Modified at :May 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM
India vs Jamaica: All-time head-to-head record
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India will face Jamaica in the Unity Cup 2026 on May 28th at 12:00 am IST

The Unity Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important tournaments for the Indian National Football Team as they eye to prove themselves on the global stage of football. Under the guidance of Khalid Jamil, the Blue Tigers are set to begin their Unity Cup 2026 journey after their win against Hong Kong.

India are set to battle it out against Jamaica in their first-ever match in the Unity Cup 2026 on Thursday, 28 May 2026, from 12:00 am IST at The Valley Stadium, London.

Against a team like Jamaica, this tie might be very tricky, as they ranked 55th in the FIFA ranking. After beating a team like Hong Kong, India might be in the mood and confidence, but Jamaica will be very tough to face.

Adding to that, several Mohun Bagan SG players have also been left out of the squad due to the club calling them back, which is another problem.

Also, Anwar Ali and Ashique Kuruniyan are unavailable due to injury concerns. With this squad, the entire team needs to analyse the game and look to secure a win over the Reggae Boyz.

Let’s take a look at the head-to-head record between these two countries.

Jamaica overshadow India in the last meetings

India vs Jamaica: All-time head-to-head record

Both sides are set to play in the Unity Cup 2026, which will take place in London. For India, it’s an important opportunity to showcase themselves as Jamaica has an exceptional team with immense experience.

They have met each other in two games earlier, that too 24 years ago. And in both of the ties, Jamaica overshadowed the Indian side. The Reggae Boyz won in their first meeting on August 29, 2002, with a score line of 3-0, and the second fixture on September 1, 2002, between them ended in a goalless draw.

But the situation and opportunity have now changed as Jamaica just missed the chance to play in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after getting knocked out by DR Congo in the World Cup inter-confederation playoffs.

And this will be a new chance for them to redeem themselves and rectify the mistakes as they face a seemingly weak Indian side. Meanwhile, Blue Tigers will look to secure a win, which will add confidence and a morale boost to the squad moving forward.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches played – 2

India wins – 0

Jamaica wins – 1

Draws – 1

When will India vs Jamaica Unity Cup 2026 match take place?

The Unity Cup 2026 semi-final between the India national football team and the Jamaica national football team will take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 ( 7.30 PM BST) or Thursday, 28 May 2026 (12.00 AM IST). The match will be played at The Valley, the home stadium of Charlton Athletic, in London.

Where can fans watch the India vs Jamaica Unity Cup 2026 match live in India?

Fans in India can watch the India vs Jamaica Unity Cup 2026 semi-final live on FanCode.

How many times have India and Jamaica faced each other?

India and Jamaica have faced each other twice before this match.India wins: 0Jamaica wins: 1Draws: 1

Which Indian players are unavailable for the Unity Cup 2026?

Anwar Ali is unavailable due to injury, while Ashique Kuruniyan has also been ruled out. Additionally, several Mohun Bagan Super Giant players withdrew from the squad.

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Rohit Mistri
Rohit Mistri

Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities. Rohit brings strong communication skills and a deep passion for sports narratives to everything he writes.

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