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Curaçao make their World Cup debut in 2026 as the smallest nation ever to qualify, completing an unbeaten CONCACAF campaign to reach football's biggest stage, the Blue Wave face Germany, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast in Group E.
Curaçao heads into the FIFA World Cup 2026 after creating football history by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament. With a squad built around experienced Dutch-Caribbean players and strong defensive organization, Curaçao enters the competition as one of the most talked-about underdog teams of the tournament.
Curaçao FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Curaçao |
| Football Association | Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou (FFK) |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Nickname | The Blue Wave |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 85 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2026 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 1 |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Group Stage (2026) |
| Total Matches Played | 0 |
| Total Wins | 0 |
| Total Draws | 0 |
| Total Losses | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 0 |
| Goals Conceded | 0 |
| Win Percentage | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 0 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | No Shootout Matches |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | No Previous Appearances |
| Most Goals by Player | No Previous Goals |
| Historic Achievement | Smallest Nation Ever to Qualify for FIFA World Cup |
| Population | Approx. 156,000 |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2026 |
Curaçao FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Dick Advocaat
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eloy Room | Cercle Brugge |
| 12 | Tyrick Bodak | Jong PSV |
| 23 | Joshua Smits | De Graafschap |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Leandro Bacuna | Groningen |
| 3 | Cuco Martina | Go Ahead Eagles |
| 4 | Roshon van Eijma | TOP Oss |
| 5 | Jurien Gaari | Al Hazem |
| 13 | Armando Obispo | PSV Eindhoven |
| 15 | Sherel Floranus | PEC Zwolle |
| 18 | Djevencio van der Kust | Sparta Rotterdam |
| 21 | Nathan Holder | Swansea City |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Juninho Bacuna | Al Wehda |
| 7 | Livano Comenencia | Juventus Next Gen |
| 8 | Kenji Gorré | Boavista |
| 10 | Vurnon Anita | RKC Waalwijk |
| 14 | Rangelo Janga | CFR Cluj |
| 16 | Arjany Martha | Ajax |
| 20 | Brandley Kuwas | Al Jazira |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Jurgen Locadia | Cangzhou Mighty Lions |
| 11 | Tahith Chong | Luton Town |
| 17 | Gervane Kastaneer | Persebaya Surabaya |
| 19 | Jearl Margaritha | RKC Waalwijk |
| 22 | Jeremy Antonisse | Moreirense |
| 24 | Felicio Brown Forbes | Wisła Kraków |
| 25 | Xander Severina | Partizan Belgrade |
Curaçao FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sun, June 14 | 12:00 | Germany | Curaçao | Houston Stadium (NRG) |
| 34 | Sat, June 20 | 19:00 | Ecuador | Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
| 55 | Thu, June 25 | 16:00 | Curaçao | Ivory Coast | Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Fin.) |
Curaçao FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Germany vs Curaçao | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | Houston Stadium (NRG) | Group Stage |
Curaçao All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 0 |
| Goals Conceded | 0 |
| Clean Sheets | 0 |
| Best Finish | Group Stage (2026) |
Curaçao Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No Previous World Cup Appearances | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 2 | Eloy Room | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| 3 | Leandro Bacuna | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| 4 | Tahith Chong | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| 5 | Jurgen Locadia | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacuna | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| 7 | Cuco Martina | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| 8 | Kenji Gorré | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| 9 | Brandley Kuwas | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| 10 | Rangelo Janga | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
Curaçao Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No FIFA World Cup Goals Yet | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 2 | Jurgen Locadia | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 3 | Tahith Chong | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 4 | Leandro Bacuna | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 5 | Juninho Bacuna | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 6 | Rangelo Janga | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 7 | Kenji Gorré | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 8 | Brandley Kuwas | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 9 | Gervane Kastaneer | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 10 | Xander Severina | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
FAQs About Curaçao FIFA World Cup Records
Yes, Curaçao qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2026.
Curaçao became the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Dick Advocaat is the head coach of Curaçao for the FIFA World Cup 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Curaçao will face Germany, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The Curaçao national football team is popularly known as The Blue Wave.
References
- FIFA Official Website
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Page
- FIFA Men’s World Ranking
- CONCACAF Curaçao Team Profile