Australia vs Jamaica
Australia vs Jamaica preview
Australia vs Jamaica pits Australia (FIFA #27) against Jamaica (#56) in Group E on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium. Australia go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Jamaica have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Hard Rock Stadium (capacity 65,326) is the open-roof home of the Miami Dolphins (NFL), Inter Miami CF (MLS, Hard Rock training centre). It sits 2m above sea level in Miami (Miami Gardens). June/July temperatures in Miami average a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Australia have appeared at 6 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: R16, Group, R16, Group, Group). Jamaica have appeared at 2 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Australia vs Jamaica — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Australia | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #27 | #56 |
| Confederation | AFC | CONCACAF |
| WC appearances | 6 | 2 |
| Best WC finish | Round of 16 (2006, 2022) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | R16, Group, R16, Group, Group | DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Mathew Ryan | Andre Blake |
| Manager | Tony Popovic | Steve McClaren |
| Players to watch | Mathew Ryan, Ajdin Hrustic, Mitchell Duke | Leon Bailey, Michail Antonio, Demarai Gray |
Get live Australia vs Jamaica data
// Fetch live data for Australia vs Jamaica
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-14',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Australia vs Jamaica at the 2026 World Cup?
Australia vs Jamaica is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (Miami Gardens).
What stage is Australia vs Jamaica?
Australia vs Jamaica is a Group Stage fixture in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Australia vs Jamaica?
Hard Rock Stadium (capacity 65,326, opened 1987, open roof, natural grass) in Miami (Miami Gardens) hosts Australia vs Jamaica.
Who is favoured to win Australia vs Jamaica?
Australia go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #27, with Jamaica ranked #56. Australia's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2006, 2022); Jamaica's is Group stage. Live odds for Australia vs Jamaica are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Australia vs Jamaica?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Australia vs Jamaica in my timezone?
Australia vs Jamaica kicks off at Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Australia vs Jamaica stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-14) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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