Curaçao World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the Curaçao World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Curaçao match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
Curaçao will play in Group E and opens group play against Germany before facing Ecuador and Ivory Coast.
🇨🇼 Curaçao Team Overview
Curaçao makes its World Cup debut in 2026 and arrives as one of the most remarkable stories in the tournament. The squad has a strong Dutch-Caribbean influence, experienced professionals, and a lot of belief after making history in qualifying.
- Confederation: CONCACAF
- Group: Group E
- Head coach: Fred Rutten
- Nickname: La Familia Azul
📅 Curaçao Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1:00 PM | Houston | NRG Stadium |
| June 20, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 3:00 PM | Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 9:00 PM | Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 Curaçao Projected Squad
This projected Curaçao squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Eloy Room
- Tyrick Bodak
- Joshua Smits
🛡️ Defenders
- Cuco Martina
- Jurien Gaari
- Sherel Floranus
- Djevencio van der Kust
- Roshon van Eijma
- Justin Ogenia
- Anfernee Dijksteel
⚙️ Midfielders
- Leandro Bacuna
- Juninho Bacuna
- Jearl Margaritha
- Vurnon Anita
- Kevin Felida
- Brandley Kuwas
🎯 Forwards
- Rangelo Janga
- Gervane Kastaneer
- Anthony van den Hurk
- Elson Hooi
- Jeremy Antonisse
🧑🏫 Curaçao Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Fred Rutten
- Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Curaçao confirms the final World Cup setup.
🔥 Key Curaçao Players To Watch
- Leandro Bacuna – a senior leader with major international and club experience.
- Juninho Bacuna – an important midfield and attacking presence.
- Rangelo Janga – a key forward who can provide goals and hold-up play.
- Eloy Room – an experienced goalkeeper who can keep Curaçao competitive.
- Cuco Martina – a veteran defender who brings leadership and composure.
- Gervane Kastaneer – an attacking option with pace and directness.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- GK: Eloy Room
- DEF: Cuco Martina, Jurien Gaari, Sherel Floranus, Djevencio van der Kust
- MID: Leandro Bacuna, Juninho Bacuna
- ATT MID: Jearl Margaritha, Brandley Kuwas, Gervane Kastaneer
- FWD: Rangelo Janga
🏆 Curaçao World Cup History
Curaçao has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history, making 2026 a landmark moment for the national team. Reaching the tournament is already one of the biggest achievements in Curaçao football history.
📊 Curaçao Group Information
Curaçao is in Group E alongside:
- Curaçao
- Germany
- Ecuador
- Ivory Coast
🔗 More Curaçao World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Curaçao federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.