The story
The Curaçao national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the La Familia, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 82 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CONCACAF to this expanded 48-team tournament.
Debutants bringing Caribbean energy, passion, and tactical flair to Group E.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Curaçao will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group E and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group E. The connection between Juninho Bacuna and Leandro Bacuna is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Juninho Bacuna - the clinical midfield who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Curaçao are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
キュラソー 
エクアドル キュラソー 0-0 エクアドル
キュラソー 0-0 エクアドル. グループE. Levi's Stadium、San Francisco. 6月14日(日).
ドイツ キュラソー ドイツ 7-1 キュラソー
ドイツ 7-1 キュラソー. グループE. Hard Rock Stadium、マイアミ. 6月20日(土).
キュラソー 
コートジボワール キュラソー 0-2 コートジボワール
キュラソー 0-2 コートジボワール. グループE. Levi's Stadium、San Francisco. 6月24日(水).