CONCACAF · Group E
Curaçao at FIFA World Cup 2026
Curaçao qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group E opponents
Curaçao plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Curaçao fixtures
Fixtures will be published once group-stage assignments are finalised in the December 2025 draw.
Curaçao in the tournament
Curaçao arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #81 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 52/100. CONCACAF (North, Central America, and Caribbean) sends 6 teams, including the three co-hosts who qualify automatically.
The 48-team format puts Curaçao in Group E with Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #39, with Curaçao the lowest-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Curaçao squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 20, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Dick Advocaat
Curacao's first ever World Cup. Coach Dick Advocaat, at 78, becomes the oldest head coach in World Cup history. The squad is heavily drawn from the Netherlands' top divisions and lower leagues, reflecting the island's deep Dutch football ties.
Goalkeepers3
- Tyrick Bodak(SC Telstar)
- Trevor Doornbusch(VVV-Venlo)
- Eloy Room(Miami FC)
Defenders8
- Riechedly Bazoer(Konyaspor)
- Joshua Brenet(Kayserispor)
- Roshon van Eijma(RKC Waalwijk)
- Sherel Floranus(PEC Zwolle)
- Deveron Fonville(NEC Nijmegen)
- Jurien Gaari(Abha Club)
- Armando Obispo(PSV Eindhoven)
- Shurandy Sambo(Sparta Rotterdam)
Midfielders7
- Juninho Bacuna(FC Volendam)
- Leandro Bacuna(Iğdır)
- Livano Comenencia(FC Zürich)
- Kevin Felida(FC Den Bosch)
- Ar'Jany Martha(Rotherham)
- Tyrese Noslin(SC Telstar)
- Godfried Roemeratoe(RKC Waalwijk)
Forwards8
- Jeremy Antonisse(AE Kifisia)
- Tahith Chong(Sheffield United)
- Kenji Gorré(Maccabi Haifa)
- Sontje Hansen(Middlesbrough)
- Gervane Kastaneer(Terengganu FC)
- Brandley Kuwas(FC Volendam)
- Jürgen Locadia(Miami FC)
- Jearl Margaritha(SK Beveren)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Curaçao
When does Curaçao play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Curaçao's scheduled fixtures are not yet published. Group-stage assignments were finalised in the December 2025 draw.
What group is Curaçao in at the World Cup 2026?
Curaçao is in Group E alongside Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Curaçao's FIFA ranking?
Curaçao entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #81 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the wider qualifier pool. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Curaçao win the World Cup 2026?
Curaçao's pre-tournament strength rating is 52/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are tournament debutants or lower-ranked qualifiers; reaching the second round would be a notable achievement. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.