Jamaica goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts claims that glory in the Caribbean Cup and an impressive showing at the CONCACAF Gold Cup will count for nothing if the team fail to qualify for Brazil 2014.
Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.
Reigning CONCACAF champions Mexico will be heavy favourites to reach the next phase of qualifying for Brazil 2014 in a Group B that also includes Costa Rica, El Salvador and surprise package Guyana.
USA and Jamaica are the favourites to advance from Group A into the final round of CONCACAF qualifying, but Guatemala have been in fine form and Antigua and Barbuda are eager to continue their fairytale run.
FIFA World Cup hosts South Africa got back on track by defeating non-qualifers Jamaica 2-0 in a friendly at Wednesday.
Hosts South Africa will play a 2010 FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Jamaica in Germany on Wednesday, the national football association said.
