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
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厄瓜多尔 库拉索 0-0 厄瓜多尔
库拉索 0-0 厄瓜多尔. E 组. Levi's Stadium，San Francisco. 6月14日周日.
德国 库拉索 德国 7-1 库拉索
德国 7-1 库拉索. E 组. Hard Rock Stadium，迈阿密. 6月20日周六.
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科特迪瓦 库拉索 0-2 科特迪瓦
库拉索 0-2 科特迪瓦. E 组. Levi's Stadium，San Francisco. 6月24日周三.