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Curacao at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide

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| BY Ben Chopping

Everything you need to know about Curacao ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.

Dick Advocaat will lead the smallest country by area and populous to its first World Cup. Unfortunately for Curacao, they come into a Group E that has a clear favourite and two strong competitors for second and third. If they get any points, it’ll be a surprise.

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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures

Schedule	Teams and Fixtures
Opponents	Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador
Match 1	Curacao vs Germany — 14/06/2026 / venue: NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium), Houston, Texas
Match 2	Curacao vs Ecuador — 21/06/2026 / venue: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri
Match 3	Curacao vs Ivory Coast — 25/06/2026 / venue: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Stadium), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Curacao 2026 World Cup FAQs:

Who is Curacao’s manager at the World Cup 2026?

At 78, Dick Advocaat will become the oldest coach in World Cup history. He was initially appointed in January 2024 and returned to the role in May 2026 after taking some time out due to health conditions for his daughter.

How did Curacao qualify for the World Cup 2026?

Curacao secured automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup by winning Group B of the CONCACAF Third Round. They edged Jamaica by one point.

Who are Curacao’s key players?

The Bacuna brothers, Juninho and Leandro, have been pivotal to Curacao’s recent successes. Leandro Bacuna is the team captain and looked to as a reliable outlet in all phases of the game.