Suriname's goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen (bottom) makes a save during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
KINGSTON, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Jamaica moved to the top of their group by cruising to a 4-0 home win over Bermuda in their FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Dante Leverock gifted the hosts an early lead by inadvertently turning the ball into his own net and Bobby de Cordova-Reid made it 2-0 with a 26th-minute strike.
Shamar Nicholson and Dujuan Richards then netted either side of halftime as Jamaica clinched its third win in four games to move a point clear of second-placed Curacao in Group B.
In other CONCACAF region qualifiers on Tuesday, Guatemala clinched a 1-0 away win over El Salvador, Suriname drew 1-1 with Panama in Panama City, and Curacao was held to a 1-1 home draw by Trinidad and Tobago.
The top team from each of the three groups will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The two best-ranked runners-up will advance to the inter-confederation playoffs. ■
Suriname's goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen (1st R) makes a save during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
Richonell Margaret (2nd R) of Suriname scores during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
Cecilio Waterman (top L) of Panama heads for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
Ismael Diaz (2nd L) of Panama celebrates with teammates after scoring during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
Ismael Diaz (2nd R) of Panama scores during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
Cristian Martinez of Panama reacts after being replaced during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
Supporters of Suriname celebrate after the team scoring during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
Supporters of Panama display a giant eagle as they cheer for their team before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
Supporters of Panama cheer for the team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Panama and Suriname in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)
