Curaçao
Eliminated in the group stage
Finished 4th in Group E
Curaçao are ranked 82nd and the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup, with a population of about 156,000.
They finished at the bottom of Group E with 1 point and are out at the group stage.
But for a country this tiny, simply being here and earning a point was already a dream come true.
Curaçao's 2026 World Cup matches
See the full Group E standings →Curaçao squad and manager
Manager: Dick Advocaat
| 👕 No. | 🧑 Player | 🛡️ Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (3) | ||
| 1 | Eloy Room | Miami FC |
| 25 | Tyrick Bodak | Telstar |
| 26 | Trevor Doornbusch | VVV-Venlo |
| Defenders (8) | ||
| 2 | Shurandy Sambo | Sparta Rotterdam |
| 3 | Juriën Gaari | Abha |
| 4 | Roshon van Eijma | RKC Waalwijk |
| 5 | Sherel Floranus | PEC Zwolle |
| 18 | Armando Obispo | PSV Eindhoven |
| 20 | Joshua Brenet | Kayserispor |
| 23 | Riechedly Bazoer | Konyaspor |
| 24 | Deveron Fonville | NEC |
| Midfielders (7) | ||
| 6 | Godfried Roemeratoe | RKC Waalwijk |
| 7 | Juninho Bacuna | Volendam |
| 8 | Livano Comenencia | Zürich |
| 10 | Leandro Bacuna | Iğdır |
| 15 | Ar'jany Martha | Rotherham United |
| 21 | Tahith Chong | Sheffield United |
| 22 | Kevin Felida | Den Bosch |
| Forwards (8) | ||
| 9 | Jürgen Locadia | Miami FC |
| 11 | Jeremy Antonisse | Kifisia |
| 12 | Sontje Hansen | Middlesbrough |
| 13 | Tyrese Noslin | Telstar |
| 14 | Kenji Gorré | Maccabi Haifa |
| 16 | Jearl Margaritha | Beveren |
| 17 | Brandley Kuwas | Volendam |
| 19 | Gervane Kastaneer | Terengganu |
Curaçao at the World Cup
- FIFA ranking
- #82
- World Cup appearance
- 1st
- Best finish
- First appearance
- Confederation
- CONCACAF
- Group
- Group E
How did Curaçao's history-making debut play out?
Curaçao are out, but you will not find a prouder story at this whole World Cup.
Remember the scale of it: this is the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup, with a population of about 156,000.
The opener was a baptism of fire, a 1-7 loss to Germany, yet they still scored their first-ever World Cup goal in it.
Then came the moment they will treasure forever, a 0-0 draw with Ecuador that earned their first-ever World Cup point.
Holding a serious South American side scoreless was a genuine achievement for a team most of the world had never watched.
The story ended with a 0-2 loss to Ivory Coast, who were simply a level above on that day.
On the touchline was a legend himself, 78-year-old Dick Advocaat, the oldest head coach in World Cup history.
He is also the first man ever to lead 3 different nations at a World Cup.
Most of this squad was born and raised in the Netherlands, with Tahith Chong the rare one actually born in Curaçao.
They go home with 1 point and their heads held high, the proud feel-good story of the group.
Curaçao's recent results
- W4-0ArubaJune 6, 2026Friendly
- L1-4at ScotlandMay 30, 2026Friendly
- L1-5at AustraliaMarch 31, 2026FIFA Series
Last 12 months before the tournament. Source: international match records.
Common questions
Which group were Curaçao in at the 2026 World Cup?
Curaçao were in Group E with Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador. They finished 4th in the group.
Who is Curaçao's manager?
Curaçao are managed by Dick Advocaat.
What is Curaçao's best World Cup result?
This is Curaçao's first World Cup, and they went out in the group stage.
Are Curaçao still in the 2026 World Cup?
No, Curaçao were knocked out in the group stage, finishing 4th in Group E.
What is Curaçao's FIFA ranking?
Curaçao are ranked 82 in the FIFA world rankings.