Midfielder
Leandro Bacuna ↗
Experienced captain and driving force with Championship and Premier League experience. Brings leadership, technical quality and the big-game composure Curaçao will rely on throughout the tournament.
Curaçao
Where to Watch – Streaming Options
| Service | Type | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeleCuraçao ↗ | Free | NAf 0 | Curaçao's national free-to-air broadcaster airs all national team fixtures live including their historic debut Group E matches vs Germany (June 14, Houston), vs Ecuador (June 20) and vs Côte d'Ivoire (June 25). Also broadcasts the opening match, semi-finals and the final at no cost. Curaçao's first-ever World Cup appearance makes this a landmark tournament for the island. |
| DirecTV / DGO ↗ | Paid | Est. ~$15–25 USD/month | Primary pay-TV rights holder for the Caribbean region including Curaçao. Broadcasts all 104 World Cup matches live in HD across DSports channels. Stream all matches online and on-demand via the DGO app on iOS, Android and Smart TVs — no satellite dish required. The most complete option for Curaçao fans who want full tournament access beyond the free-to-air matches. |
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Team ProfileFIFA RANKING #97
Curaçao
Country
- CapitalWillemstad
- Population~160,000
- ContinentNorth America (Caribbean)
- ConfederationCONCACAF
- National associationFFK – Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou
World Cup history
- –Titles: 0Curaçao has never won the FIFA World Cup
- –Total appearances: 1 — debut in 2026One of the smallest nations ever to qualify for the World Cup — a population of just 160,000 making their debut on the grandest stage.[2]
- 2026Historic qualification — Group EQualified by winning their CONCACAF group ahead of Haiti, topping the third round — an extraordinary achievement for a tiny island nation.[3]
- –Group E — Germany, Ivory Coast, EcuadorArguably the toughest group in the tournament — but qualification itself is the landmark result.
Head coach
Curaçaoan coach who has been instrumental in building and developing the national team's football culture from the ground up. The architect of this historic qualification — turning a tiny island nation with a population of 160,000 into a World Cup team for the first time.[5]
Key players
Defender
Cuco Martina ↗
Veteran defender with Dutch top-flight experience and the backbone of the defence. Brings deep positional knowledge and the calm authority of a player who has performed at the highest European level.
Centre-back / Midfielder
Juriën Timber ↗
Arsenal's world-class Dutch-Curaçaoan defender, eligible to represent Curaçao. If available, a transformative presence — one of the best young defenders in world football.
Striker
Myron Boadu ↗
Young striker with French Ligue 1 experience and natural goal-scoring instincts. Brings pace, movement and the attacking ambition that has driven Curaçao's progressive style.
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