Curaçao
CUWTeam Curaçao
Blue & Yellow
First appearance
Advanced through CONCACAF qualifying to secure a historic first-ever World Cup berth.
Team Profile
The small Caribbean island nation achieves the remarkable feat of qualifying for the World Cup for the very first time. With a population of just 150,000, Curaçao pulled off a string of upsets against CONCACAF powerhouses to earn their place on the world stage. The ultimate Cinderella story of the tournament. Dick Advocaat, who guided the team through qualifying before briefly stepping aside for family reasons, returned in May 2026 and will take charge as the oldest head coach in World Cup history at 78.
Key Players
Strengths
- Team unity and passion
- Technical quality rooted in Dutch heritage
- The momentum of a team with nothing to lose
Challenges
- A severe lack of international experience
- Thin squad depth
- Physical disadvantages against stronger opponents
World Cup History
First-ever appearance. Simply qualifying for the World Cup is a historic achievement in itself.
Curaçao — WC 2026 Match Schedule
Other Teams in Group E
Last updated: 2026年6月11日
チームデータ（監督・出場国）は2026年5月26日更新（FIFAランキングは2026年6月11日付準拠）