1
WC Appearances
including 2026
Debut
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#85
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Curaçao
Curaçao make their historic World Cup debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tiny Caribbean island nation of just 150,000 people punching far above its weight on the global stage. Under longtime coach Remko Bicentini, the national team has been built largely from dual-national players of Dutch-Curaçaoan heritage, including experienced Europeans who have chosen to represent the island. Group E against Germany, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast is arguably the most daunting possible draw for a debutant nation, but the competitive experience for Curaçaoan football is invaluable. Their qualification alone is one of the great stories of the 2026 World Cup cycle.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Boca Raton, Florida
FAU's NCAA Division I soccer complex gives Curaçao a Caribbean-climate match (heat, humidity) and a short flight to Miami for their Group C opener at Hard Rock Stadium.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Curaçao stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Boca Raton to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Eloy Room
Sherel Floranus
Livano Comenencia
Jürgen Locadia
Gervane Kastaneer
Head Coach
Remko Bicentini
2026 Group
Group E
Curaçao at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
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First-time participant
2026 will be Curaçao's debut on the World Cup stage.
Curaçao World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Curaçao in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Curaçao is in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast.
Who is the manager of Curaçao at the 2026 World Cup?+
Remko Bicentini manages Curaçao at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Curaçao's FIFA ranking?+
Curaçao is ranked #85 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Curaçao played in?+
Curaçao has appeared in 1 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Debut.
When does Curaçao play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Curaçao's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 14 vs Germany; June 20 vs Ecuador; June 25 vs Ivory Coast. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Curaçao's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Curaçao include Eloy Room, Sherel Floranus, Livano Comenencia, Jürgen Locadia, Gervane Kastaneer.
Where is Curaçao's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Curaçao will be based in Boca Raton, Florida (USA), training at Florida Atlantic University. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.