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Confederation: CONCACAF • 2026 Group: Group E
The Curaçao national football team represents Curaçao in men's international football and competes under CONCACAF. The squad is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and is part of Group E.
Curaçao has qualified for the FIFA World Cup one time. Curaçao is aiming to set its best World Cup finish in 2026. On this page, Curaçao is listed at 81st in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 68th.
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | Qualified |
|---|---|
| World Cup Group | Group E (Confirmed) |
| Major Honors | Best World Cup result: TBD; confederation: CONCACAF |
| Current FIFA Men's Ranking | 81st |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 68th |
Under head coach Dick Advocaat, Curaçao sets up with a balanced game plan for tournament football. The side focuses on compact defending, controlled midfield phases, and quick transitions after recoveries.
Curaçao usually builds with structure, presses in key moments, and looks for direct attacks through the flanks and half-spaces. The front line supports pressing and makes runs behind the defense when transition chances appear.
Head Coach: Dick Advocaat
Curaçao is expected to use a 4-3-3 shape, with one holding midfielder and two support midfielders behind a front three. This setup keeps defensive balance while allowing quick counter-attacks and wide progression.
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Eloy Room |
| Defenders | Shurandy Sambo, Juriën Gaari, Roshon van Eijma, Sherel Floranus |
| Midfielders | Godfried Roemeratoe, Juninho Bacuna, Livano Comenencia |
| Attackers | Jürgen Locadia, Jeremy Antonisse, Sontje Hansen |
Curaçao's 2026 kit set keeps the national identity clear with match-ready details across all versions. The current supplier is To Be Confirmed. The cards below show the Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits.
Current cycle context: Curaçao competes under CONCACAF and is currently mapped to Group E for the 2026.
Likely 2026 squad outlook: Core selection is expected to come from the active national-team pool shown on this page, with final selection confirmed by official squad announcements.
Playing style and strengths: This team profile emphasizes structure, role balance, transition control, and game-phase discipline, while tactical details can vary by opponent and availability.
Recent tournament context: Current ranking reference is 81st and major-honors summary is Best World Cup result: TBD; confederation: CONCACAF.
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Editorial note: This page is informational. Match-day XI, injuries, and official roster decisions should be verified through federation and FIFA communications.
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Curaçao has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is listed in Group E on this page. Group fixtures shown here include matches against Germany, Curacao, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast.
Dick Advocaat is listed as the head coach of Curaçao for the 2026. The tactical focus is on organization, transitions, and clear role balance across the squad.
On this page, Curaçao is shown at 81st in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 68th.
