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Jamaica were beaten by Brazil, Italy and
Australia in the group stage of the 2019 tournament in France,
conceding 12 goals and scoring only one.
They also lost all three games in the Cup of Nations tournament
in February but Sampson said the team were making progress ahead
of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
"Can we cause a shock or two? 100%," Sampson told FIFA+ on
Wednesday.
"We're a strong and powerful team and we have speed in all areas
of the pitch. That's something that I think a lot of nations
will be aware of when it comes to us.
"But we've also, with the help of our new and technical staff,
really buckled down and become a much more organized team too
... We're a small nation, but we don't fear anyone."
Jamaica captain Khadija Shaw has been in fine form for
Manchester City this season, leading the Women's Super League
with 18 goals in 19 games.
"I honestly think her name should be in the conversation for the
world's best," Sampson said. "The fact we have her in our locker
is another massive part of what makes us believe that we can do
something at this World Cup."
Jamaica are in Group F with France, Brazil and Panama at the
World Cup, which will be held from July 20-Aug. 20.
(Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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