"Over the last 18 months, I have given everything I have to this job, Leading this team has been one of the greatest honours of my career. But football is a results business, and tonight we have fallen short of our goal, which was to qualify from this group. It is the responsibility of the leader to step forward, take accountability and make decisions in the best interests of the team."
"After deep reflection and an honest assessment of where we are and where we need to go, I have decided to step down as head coach of the Jamaican national team. Sometimes the best thing a leader can do is to recognise when a fresh voice, new energy and a different perspective is required to move this team forward."
Steve McClaren resigned as head coach of Jamaica after the team failed to secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. McClaren replaced Heimir Hallgrimsson in July last year and managed 23 matches, recording 11 wins, six draws and six losses. Jamaica played out a goalless draw with Curacao in their final Group B match, a result that allowed Curacao to become the smallest nation by population to qualify. Jamaica can still reach the tournament via the six-team inter-confederation play-offs, with the draw to include Iraq, DR Congo, Suriname, Bolivia and New Caledonia. McClaren said he stepped down to allow a fresh voice and new energy to move the team forward.
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