Jamaica fell to the Bahamas 96-99 in a closely contested FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifier during the second qualifying window in February 2026.
A Tight Caribbean Contest
The game between the two Caribbean nations was a competitive affair throughout, with neither team able to pull away decisively. Jamaica had opportunities to close the gap in the final stages but ultimately fell three points short.
The result marked a difficult start to the second qualification window for Jamaica, who would go on to face Canada in Kingston a few days later.
Qualification Picture
Despite the defeat, Jamaica remains in contention in Group B of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers. The top three teams from the group will advance to the second round of qualifiers, and Jamaica currently sits in the second position with 6 points.
Looking Ahead
Jamaica's next scheduled fixture in the qualifiers comes in July 2026 when they face the Bahamas again. That rematch will be a critical opportunity for Jamaica to stay in the race for World Cup qualification.
The national team's presence in this qualifying round is itself historic — Jamaica advanced to these full qualifiers for the first time after a successful pre-qualifying campaign in August 2025.
