Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz Defy Odds, Ranked 15th in Women’s World Cup Power Rankings!
As the knockout round approaches in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, one team has captured the attention and admiration of fans worldwide – the Reggae Girlz of Jamaica.
Ranked an impressive 15th in the most recent update of the Women’s World Cup power rankings by Fox Sports, our tiny island nation has defied expectations and proven to be a force to be reckoned with on the global stage.
Jamaica’s journey in the tournament has been nothing short of remarkable.
With four points in hand and sitting just behind France due to goal difference, Jamaica now has a genuine chance to advance to the knockout round, sending shockwaves through the footballing community.
Jamaica’s upcoming match against Brazil is crucial. (Wed – Aug 2 – 5am Jamaica time)
Brazil, an esteemed team with a rich footballing history, must now face the prospect of an early exit from the tournament unless they can overcome the resilient Reggae Girlz.
Jamaica, on the other hand, knows that a victory against Brazil would be a giant step towards securing a spot in the round of 16.
See the most recent Women’s World Cup power rankings by Fox Sports below:
POWER RANKINGS — July 28
- Spain (=): This team has yet to be fully tested, but Japan will provide a sterner challenge.
- United States (=): Wednesday’s tie with the Netherlands was exciting, but exposed some flaws.
- Germany (=): Sent out a warning with a goal-heavy burst.
- Japan (=): Their decisive Group C clash with Spain will be highly-anticipated.
- England (=): Another win, but losing Keira Walsh was a big disappointment.
- Netherlands (=): A quality midfield is a force to be reckoned with.
- France (up 1): Wendie Renard sealed a huge win against Brazil.
- Sweden (up 4): Outstanding performance to demoralize Italy.
- Canada (=): Came from behind against Ireland to save its campaign.
- Brazil (down 3): Now has work to do just to reach round of 16.
- Denmark (down 1): Still has some work to do to qualify.
- Nigeria (down 1): Showed tremendous spirit in beating co-host Australia, now favored to win Group B.
- Australia (up 1): Sam Kerr says she is coming back. Is it too late?
- Switzerland (up 1): In pole position to potentially win Group A.
- Jamaica (up 2): Now has a genuine chance to make the knockout round.
- Colombia (=): Real Madrid-bound Linda Caicedo showed what the hype is all about.
- Italy (down 4): Defensive issues clinically exposed in Sweden defeat.
- Philippines (=): Brilliant effort to hold on for victory against New Zealand.
- New Zealand (=): Huge disappointment after a dream start to the tournament.
- China (=): Avoided elimination with a crucial victory over Haiti.
- Norway (=): One point from two games and plenty of reported turmoil.
- Portugal (=): A win over Vietnam provides a sliver of hope.
- South Africa (=): African Nations Cup champion wasted the chance for an important victory.
- South Korea (=): Has now won only once in 11 World Cup games.
- Argentina (=): Inspired fightback secured a draw with South Africa.
- Ireland (=): Impressed early against Canada, but is eliminated after defeat.
- Haiti (=): Not eliminated officially, but in need of a miracle.
- Costa Rica (=): Landed in a brutal group and will be heading home early.
- Vietnam (=): Eliminated after second defeat in a row.
- Panama (=): Battled hard in narrow defeat to Jamaica.
- Zambia (=): Suffered a second straight heavy defeat.
- Morocco (=): Couldn’t contain rampant Germany.
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