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View all →R32 | Ivory Coast vs Norway — Haaland's Norway Take On the Elephants
Norway and Haaland (4 goals) face an Ivory Coast side who impressed in the group stage. Intriguing Round of 32 clash.
R32 | Mexico vs Ecuador — Latin American Clash With Potential for an Upset
Mexico, the group stage standouts, face Ecuador who shocked Germany 2-1. A fascinating all-Latin American encounter.
R32 | Germany vs Paraguay — German Machine Faces Tough South American Test
Germany take on a surprising Paraguay side. The Germans are heavy favourites but the South Americans are no strangers to upsetting giants.
Germany Destroy Curaçao 7-1 in WC 2026 Opening Blitz
Germany put seven past Curaçao in a dominant World Cup 2026 opener, sending a clear message to every rival in the tournament.
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| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  Germany | 3 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Curaçao | 3 | -8 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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History of the Curaçao national team
Founding and Early Years
The Curaçao national team, nicknamed "the Blue Wave," is governed by the Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou (FFK), founded in 1921. A Caribbean island of under 150,000 people, it took a century to secure its very first World Cup qualification.
Team Evolution
Driven by a generation of players from the Dutch diaspora, Curaçao's national team sealed qualification for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the smallest nation, by population and area, to ever qualify.
Great Managers
Dick Advocaat, the veteran Dutch head coach, leads the Blue Wave and guided them to this historic qualification.
Iconic Players
Leandro Bacuna, current captain and the national team's most-capped player in history, carried this generation to its most stunning achievement.
Major Achievements
Curaçao won the Caribbean Cup in 2017, beating Jamaica, their only major title to date. They then qualified for the World Cup for the first time in their history in 2026, becoming the smallest nation, by population and area, to ever qualify. In their first-ever appearance, they were eliminated in the group stage, with a heavy defeat to Germany (1-7), a draw with Ecuador (0-0), and a loss to Ivory Coast (0-2).
The Team Today
Under Dick Advocaat, Curaçao rank among the rising nations of the North American continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Frequently asked questions
When is Curaçao's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Curaçao's current standing?+
Curaçao are currently 4 in World Cup 2026 with 1 points.
Had Curaçao ever qualified for the World Cup before 2026?+
No, 2026 marks their first-ever appearance.
Who is Curaçao's captain?+
Leandro Bacuna, the national team's most-capped player.
Is Curaçao the smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup?+
Yes, by both population and area.
How did Curaçao's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the group stage.
Who is Curaçao's current head coach?+
Dick Advocaat, the veteran Dutch head coach.