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Photo Flashback : Reggae Boyz qualify for the 1998 France World Cup Finals

Published:Friday | November 3, 2023 | 7:37 AM
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Jamaica's Reggae Boyz in action against Mexico at the National Stadium on November 16, 1997. The teams drew 0-0 and Jamaica qualified for the World Cup in France.
National Technical Director, Rene Simoes (at left) celebrating Jamaica's qualification for the France 1998 World Cup at the National Stadium on November 16, 1997
Cars were forced to squeeze through a human 'tunnel' topped with a huge Jamaican flag on Knutsford Boulevard on November 16, 1997. It was wild bashment on the 'strip' as Jamaicans celebrated soca-reggae style.
Jamaicans celebrate after the Reggae Boyz qualified for the 1998 World Cup Finals on November 16, 1997.
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In a historic triumph, Jamaica's Reggae Boyz secured their spot in the 1998 FIFA World Cup Finals in France. Through unwavering determination and skill, they earned their place among the world's elite teams, marking a momentous achievement for Jamaican football and igniting national pride on the global stage.