Curaçao have announce their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Curaçao made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the very first time, becoming the smallest nation by population and area to ever reach the tournament. Managed by seasoned Dutch tactician Dick Advocaat, the 26-man squad features a dynamic mix of Eredivisie talent, European club veterans, and local stars. Captain Leandro Bacuna (formerly of Aston Villa) and his younger brother Juninho Bacuna headline the midfield. Juninho was a primary engine, scoring three goals during preliminaries. A large majority of the squad possesses strong roots in the Dutch Eredivisie, and players like Tahith Chong (Sheffield United) and Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough) have bolstered their attacking depth. Miami FC’s Eloy Room leads the goalkeeping contingent as one of the longest-serving and most experienced players on the national team.

Under Dick Advocaat's tactical leadership, the team amassed an astounding 28 goals in just 10 matches during CONCACAF preliminaries, the highest scoring rate of any team in the region. Curacao will face Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Germany in Group E.

Curacao Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodak (SC Telstar), Trevor Doornbusch (VVV-Venlo), Eloy Room (Miami FC)

Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer (Konyaspor), Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Roshon Van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen), Juriën Gaari (Abha Club), Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam)

Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna (FC Volendam), Leandro Bacuna (Iğdır), Livano Comenencia (FC Zürich), Kevin Felida (FC Den Bosch), Ar’Jany Martha (Rotherham United), Tyrese Noslin (SC Telstar), Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk)

Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse (AE Kifisia), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Kenji Gorré (Maccabi Haifa), Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough), Gervane Kastaneer (Terengganu FC), Brandley Kuwas (FC Volendam), Jürgen Locadia (Miami FC), Jearl Margaritha (SK Beveren)

Group Stage Schedule :

  • 14 June - Germany vs Curaçao – Houston, Texas (USA)

  • 20 June- Ecuador vs Curaçao – Kansas City, Missouri (USA)

  • 25 June- Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)