Usain Bolt Congratulates Jamaica After Eliminating Brazil From 2023 FIFA WWC

• Jamaica battled to a goalless draw against Brazil to reach the 2023 Women's World Cup last 16
• The Reggae Girlz reached the knockout stages for the first time in history in their second attempt
• Jamaican world record sprinter Usain Bolt took to social media to congratulate his compatriots

Jamaica women's football team progressed to the knockout stages of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the expense of South American powerhouse, Brazil, and have received plaudits from Usain Bolt.

The Reggae Girlz progressed out of a group that included both Brazil and France after picking up points in goalless draws against the two, as well as beating debutant, Panama, 1-0.

Their spirited performances so far have earned them plaudits, especially after their third group game, which sent the reigning Copa America Feminina champions out of the tournament.

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Athletics legend, Bolt, was on hand to congratulate his compatriots after they made history by reaching the Women's World Cup second round for the first time.

The win couldn't have come at a better time, a day after Emancipation Day in the country and four days before Independence Day.

The Caribbean nation will know their round of 16 opponents tomorrow when Group H draws to a close, which could be one of Colombia and Germany, who are still up for progression as group winners.

According to The Athletic, Jamaica's progress in the competition defies the odds after relying on an online campaign to crowdfund $175,000 to cover their costs to attend.

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The Frenchman is at loggerheads with Paris Saint-Germain after rejecting a contract extension, with his current deal expiring next summer and the club not willing to lose him for free.

Bolt is one of athletics' greatest ever competitors and retired in 2017, but like many athletes from other sports, he joked he could come out of retirement for a contract in Saudi Arabia.