Curaçao play at the 2026 World Cup in Group E against Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador. Head coach is Dick Advocaat. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Curaçao below.
Historic first World Cup appearance. The smallest nation by population ever at a World Cup (150,000). Dick Advocaat is head coach. Many players have Dutch roots in the Eredivisie and across Europe. The Kingdom showdown with Germany (and theoretically the Netherlands later) is unique. An upset is everything.
The three group-stage matches for Curaçao in Group E.
Curaçao face three opponents in Group E. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Head-to-head analyses between Curaçao and the other teams in Group E, plus classic rivalries.
First World Cup appearance ever. Previously known as the Netherlands Antilles. Smallest ever World Cup participant.
The most romantic story of the entire tournament. Does this archetype match you too? Set your 10 sliders and discover the World Cup Hero in you.
Start predicting →Curaçao play at the 2026 World Cup in Group E, together with Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
Dick Advocaat is the head coach of Curaçao at the 2026 World Cup.
Curaçao's best World Cup result is: Debut. Curaçao have 1 previous World Cup appearances.
Historic first World Cup appearance. The smallest nation by population ever at a World Cup (150,000).
Curaçao are part of CONCACAF (North & Central America). They sit at #89 on the FIFA world ranking.
Last updated: 2026-06-07