Curaçao
CONCACAF · Qualified directly
Curaçao’s 2026 World Cup Campaign
Curaçao’s journey in the 2026 World Cup has been a tale of two contrasting chapters. During the CONCACAF qualification campaign of 2024/2025, they topped the league with an unbeaten record: seven wins and three draws from ten matches, scoring 28 goals and conceding just five. Their defensive solidity shone particularly away from home with only one goal conceded and four clean sheets.
However, the World Cup group stage proved a sterner test. In Group E, Curaçao faced tougher opposition and suffered a heavy 7-1 defeat in their opening match. Despite this setback, the team showed resilience in qualification and demonstrated they can score freely and keep clean sheets when things click.
Looking ahead, Curaçao will be keen to bounce back in their upcoming fixture against Ecuador. Their qualification form suggests they possess the ability to surprise, and they’ll be aiming to turn their World Cup experience into a platform for growth and respect on the global stage.
Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 |  Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
12
PPG (last 5)
2.20
Squad pedigree
0 of 12 squad players (0%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 42Points trajectory
Rank 42FIFA world ranking
#90
Manager
D. Advocaat
Netherlands
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Curaçao's Season Form Analysis
Curaçao's 2026 campaign has been a tale of resilience with a streaky edge. In their World Cup qualification journey through CONCACAF, they showcased consistency by remaining unbeaten over 10 matches with seven wins and three draws, conceding only five goals. Their biggest win streak remains undocumented, suggesting no prolonged run of victories, yet their form string of WWDWD indicates a pattern of dropping points more often through draws than losses.
The step up to the World Cup group stage has exposed some vulnerabilities, notably a heavy 7-1 loss in their opener, a harsh contrast to their robust qualifying form. Despite this, their defensive record at home and away during qualification was impressive, managing six clean sheets. The draws sprinkled through their recent form hint at a team capable of grinding out results but still seeking that breakthrough consistency on football's biggest stage.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Curaçao's Home and Away Fortunes
Curaçao's performance at home versus away reveals an intriguing balance with a slight defensive edge on the road. At home, they've netted 14 goals while conceding four, maintaining two clean sheets. Away, they match their scoring tally with 14 goals but concede just once, boasting four clean sheets.
This suggests a side comfortable on their travels, managing to tighten their defence away from home more effectively. Their unbeaten run spans both venues, highlighting consistency. However, conceding more at home might indicate a willingness to push forward aggressively when in familiar surroundings, even if it occasionally leaves gaps at the back.
Fipster's Record on Curaçao
Fipster has only just started building its record on Curaçao this season, having scored on just one fixture so far. While it hasn't yet awarded any stars, the model has a clean slate with a single tick and no misses, suggesting that there's potential but the sample size is still very modest.
With Curaçao navigating their first World Cup campaign and facing tough opposition, Fipster might need a few more games to truly find its feet predicting this spirited underdog's performances.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  E. RoomGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  T. BodakGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Telstar |  Eredivisie | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 26 |  T. DoornbuschGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  S. SamboDefender | Defender |  Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 30 | 0 | 1 | 1626 | 6.65 |
| 3 |  J. GaariDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  R. van EijmaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  S. FloranusDefender | Defender |  PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie | 32 | 1 | 3 | 2803 | 6.38 |
| 18 |  A. ObispoDefender | Defender |  PSV Eindhoven | Eredivisie | 33 | 2 | 0 | 821 | 6.82 |
| 20 |  J. BrenetDefender | Defender |  Kayserispor |  Süper Lig | 13 | 0 | 1 | 794 | 6.55 |
| 23 |  R. BazoerDefender | Defender |  Konyaspor | Süper Lig | 15 | 0 | 0 | 935 | 6.48 |
| 24 |  Deveron FonvilleDefender | Defender |  NEC Nijmegen | Eredivisie | 29 | 0 | 2 | 1483 | 6.86 |
| 6 |  G. RoemeratoeMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  J. BacunaMidfielder | Midfielder |  FC Volendam | Eredivisie | 13 | 0 | 2 | 717 | 7.05 |
| 8 |  L. ComenenciaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  L. BacunaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  T. NoslinMidfielder | Midfielder | Telstar | Eredivisie | 34 | 2 | 3 | 2306 | 6.90 |
| 15 |  A. MarthaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  T. ChongMidfielder | Midfielder |  Sheffield Utd |  Championship | 28 | 0 | 1 | 697 | 6.78 |
| 22 |  K. FelidaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  J. LocadiaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  J. AntonisseAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  S. HansenAttacker | Attacker |  Middlesbrough | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 14 |  K. GorréAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  J. MargarithaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  B. KuwasAttacker | Attacker | FC Volendam | Eredivisie | 32 | 5 | 4 | 2030 | 6.76 |
| 19 |  G. KastaneerAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
