What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Summary
Curacao’s national football team, known as the ‘Blue Wave,’ has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This Caribbean island of about 150,000 people will be the smallest country ever to participate in the tournament, which starts on June 11, 2026.Key Facts
- Curacao is a small Caribbean island with a population of just over 150,000.
- The island covers 443 square kilometers (171 square miles).
- Curacao qualified for the World Cup after winning seven out of ten matches and remaining unbeaten in qualifiers.
- They competed in the CONCACAF region and topped their group, which included Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Bermuda.
- A key moment was a goalless draw against Jamaica, confirmed after a penalty was overturned by VAR (video review).
- This is Curacao’s first time playing in a FIFA World Cup tournament.
- Before Curacao, Iceland was the smallest country to qualify for a World Cup, with about 350,000 people.
- Many Curacao players have roots in the island but play professionally in the Netherlands.
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