New Delhi, The Indian men's national football team has been eliminated from the Unity Cup 2026 after a 0-2 loss to Jamaica at The Valley in London.
Courtney Clarke's eighth-minute strike and Kaheim Dixon's 78th-minute solo effort sealed Jamaica's spot in the final.
India will now face Zimbabwe in the third-place play-off on Saturday, while Nigeria will meet Jamaica in a repeat of last year's final.
The match saw several notable moments, including the senior national team debuts of Noufal PN and Ricky Shabong, and Edmund Lalrindika's first start for India.
Despite a strong start, India struggled to find their rhythm, and Jamaica's quick counter-attack in the eighth minute led to Clarke's goal.
India's Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a sharp save from a tight angle, but the danger was far from over, and Clarke intercepted a loose pass to score in emphatic fashion.
Jamaica continued to attack with confidence, stretching the Indian defence through the wings and exploiting spaces with ease.
India slowly managed to steady themselves in the second half, but lacked creativity in the final third, and Jamaica's second goal sealed their victory.
