The Curaçao national football team (; ) represents Curaçao in men's international football. The team is governed by the Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou.
Following a constitutional change that allowed its predecessor, the Colony of Curaçao and Dependencies, to become a unified constituent country consisting of several island territories as the Netherlands Antilles and its dissolution in 2010, Curaçao has played under a new constitutional status as a separate constituent country since 2011.
Both FIFA and CONCACAF recognize the Curaçao national team as the direct successor of the dependant Territory of Curaçao (1921–1958) and the Netherlands Antilles (1958–2010).Curaçao at FIFA official websiteCuraçao at CONCACAF official websiteCuraçao — List of Champions. . RSSSF.
In November 2025, they topped their qualifying group and qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the smallest nation by both population and area to qualify for the tournament. They faced Germany in their debut match in 2026 FIFA World Cup. Curaçao became the first non-sovereign national team from the Americas to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, and the seventh overall, after England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (which are constituent countries of the United Kingdom and not independent countries), the Netherlands (a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands), and the Dutch East Indies, a Dutch colony that competed in the 1938 tournament.
History
The first national football team to bear the name Curaçao was the Territory of Curaçao national football team, which made its debut in 1924 in an away match against neighboring Aruba, a match which the Territory of Curaçao won four to nil.
In December 1954, the territory of Curaçao became the Netherlands Antilles, and following a constitutional change the Netherlands Antilles were designated a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which included the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten. The name of the Curaçao team changed to Netherlands Antilles national team, representing all six islands.
In 1986, Aruba became a country within the Kingdom in its own right, with its own Aruba national team and subsequently Aruban players no longer represented the Netherlands Antilles.
On 10 October 2010, the Netherlands Antilles were dissolved, and Curaçao and Sint Maarten became countries in their own right, while Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius became part of the Netherlands proper. Although not a sovereign state, Curaçao (the largest island territory in the Netherlands Antilles) appeared on the FIFA member list in March 2011, as successor of the Netherlands Antilles.
As well as taking on the Netherlands Antilles' FIFA membership, Curaçao was recognised as the direct successor of the former (similarly to how Serbia is regarded the direct successor of Yugoslavia, and Russia for the Soviet Union), and took on its historical records and FIFA ranking.
They played their first match as the newly formed Curaçao national team on 20 August 2011 against Dominican Republic at the Estadio Panamericano, with the match ending in a 1–0 loss for Curaçao.
During the CONCACAF Qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Curaçao achieved a major feat when they defeated Cuba 1–1 with the away goals rule.
CONCACAF Gold Cup debut After a strong qualification campaign, Curaçao defeated host Martinique in the semi-finals of the 2017 edition of the Caribbean Cup with the score of 2–1. They met defending champions and six-time winners, Jamaica. Curaçao won its first ever Caribbean Cup by defeating Jamaica, again with the scoreline of 2–1, which saw Curaçao qualified to its first ever CONCACAF Gold Cup. Curaçao was then drawn in Group C in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup alongside Jamaica, El Salvador and Mexico but lost all of its group stage matches.
In the next edition of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Curaçao was then drawn in Group C alongside El Salvador, Jamaica and Honduras. On 21 June 2019, Curaçao got its first win in the CONCACAF Gold Cup when Leandro Bacuna scored in a 1–0 win over Honduras. With a much needed win to qualify to the next round, Juriën Gaari scored a stoppage time goal against Jamaica in the last group stage fixtures which saw Curaçao finishing as runners-up in the group stage, thus qualifying to the knockout stage. In the quarter-finals, Curaçao then bowed out from the tournament after losing to United States.
FIFA World Cup debut In November 2025, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, Curaçao drew 0–0 against Jamaica, making Curaçao the smallest nation by both population and area (only five weeks after Cape Verde had broken the area record) ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in history. On 23 February 2026, manager Dick Advocaat would resign as Curaçao's manager due to personal reasons regarding the health of his daughter. Subsequently, Fred Rutten was appointed as head coach ahead of the World Cup. On May 11, after his daughter's health improved, Advocaat returned to the national team. This was also due to disagreements between the national team's players and Advocaat's successor Fred Rutten as well as pressure from the national team's main sponsor, Dutch airline company Corendon. With his return, Advocaat will become the oldest manager in history to coach a team during the FIFA World Cup.
Curaçao's first goal at a World Cup was scored by Livano Comenencia during their opener against Germany, which would eventually defeat the Blue Wave 7–1. In their second match, Curaçao earned their first-ever point at a World Cup in a 0–0 draw with Ecuador; Eloy Room finished one save short of Tim Howard's record for most saves in a World Cup match with 15, making him the first Curaçaoan player to be named Man of the Match in a World Cup contest.
Team image Kit sponsorship Kit supplier Period Score 1990–2002 Beltona 2002–2015 Nike 2016–2023 Kelme 2024–2025 Adidas 2025–present
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
2025
2026
Coaching staff
PositionName Head coach Dick Advocaat Assistant coach Cor Pot Assistant coach Dean Gorré Goalkeeper coach Raymond Mulder Performance coach Angelo Cijntje Video Analyst Jim Smit Team Manager Wouter Jansen Content Creator Anouar Amrani
Coaching history Caretaker manager are listed in italics.
Manuel Bilches (2011–12) Ludwig Alberto (2012–14) Igemar Pieternella (2014) Etienne Siliee (2014–15) Patrick Kluivert (2015–16, 2021) Remko Bicentini (2016–20) Guus Hiddink (2020–21) Art Langeler (2022) Remko Bicentini (2022–2023) Dean Gorré (2023) Dick Advocaat (2024–2026, 2026–) Fred Rutten (2026)
Players Notes Caps and goals do not include matches played for the former Netherlands Antilles, but solely appearances for the thereout subsequent country of Curaçao.
Current squad The following players were called up for the 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League A matches against Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Trinidad and Tobago on 24, 27 September and 1 and 4 October 2026. Caps and goals as of 5 October 2026, after the match against Trinidad and Tobago.
Recent call-ups The following players have been called up for the team in the last twelve months.
RET = Player retired from the national team. SUS = Player is serving suspension. INJ = Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury. PRE = Preliminary squad. WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
Player records
Players in bold are still active with Curaçao.
Most appearances
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer1Leandro Bacuna79172016–presentEloy Room7902015–present3Cuco Martina6712011–20254Juriën Gaari6612016–present5Juninho Bacuna57162019–present6Gevaro Nepomuceno5282014–20237Kenji Gorré43102019–presentRangelo Janga43212016–20259Shanon Carmelia3822011–2022Elson Hooi38102015–2023
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer1Rangelo Janga21432016–20252Leandro Bacuna17792016–present3Juninho Bacuna16572019–present4Elson Hooi10382015–2023Kenji Gorré10432019–present5Felitciano Zschusschen9142015–2017Gervane Kastaneer9322018–present7Gino van Kessel8262015–2024Gevaro Nepomuceno8522014–20239Rocky Siberie662011Jurensley Martina682012–2022
Curaçao records and statistics Curaçao first matches played: - v Dominican Republic, - 18 August 2011 Curaçao first goals scored: - Rihairo Meulens - v Antigua and Barbuda, - 2 September 2011 Most meeting played: 8 - v El Salvador, 17 June 2025 Curaçao player sent off: - (7 times) Rugenio Josephia - v U.S. Virgin Islands, 15 November 2011 (42nd minute) Hujoybert Delando - v Saint Lucia, 21 October 2012 (89th minute) Quinston Bartholomeus - v Guyana, 23 October 2012 (89th minute) Gianluca Maria - v Cuba, 10 June 2015 (86th minute) Jarchinio Antonia - v Bolivia, 26 March 2018 (53rd minute) Juninho Bacuna - v Indonesia, 27 September 2022 (80th minute) Jürgen Locadia - v Scotland, 30 May 2026 (38th minute) Longest winning streak: 5 - from 26 March 2016 to 11 October 2016 Longest unbeaten streak: 8 - from 30 January 2015 to 14 June 2018 Longest losing streak: 5 - from 18 August 2011 to 23 September 2011 Longest winless streak: 8 - (2 times) from 18 August 2011 to 11 October 2011 from 9 June 2022 to 16 June 2023 Longest goalless streak: 409 minute - from 14 June 2015 to 26 March 2016 Longest clean sheet streak: 422 minute - from 6 September 2024 to 18 November 2024 Longest goalless streak by both teams: 171 minute - from 5 September 2014 to 8 October 2014 Most appearances: 79 - (2 times) Leandro Bacuna - 2016-present Eloy Room - 2015-present Top goalscorer: 21 - Rangelo Janga - 2016-2025 Biggest win: 10 - v Grenada, 10 September 2018 Biggest defeat: 7 - v Germany, 14 June 2026 Most goals by a player in a match: 4 - Jearl Margaritha - v Saint Martin, 15 November 2024 Most goals by a opponent player in a match: 4 - Christian Rasmussen - v AFC Ajax, 20 May 2022 Most goals by different player in a match: 7 - v Grenada, 10 September 2018 Most goals by different player by a opponent in a match: 6 - v Germany, 14 June 2026 Most goals in a match: 10 - v Grenada, 10 September 2018 Most goals in first half: 6 - v British Virgin Islands, 5 June 2021 Most goals in second half: 7 - v Grenada, 10 September 2018 Most goals conceded in a match: 7 - (2 times) v Argentina, 28 March 2023 v Germany, 14 June 2026 Most goals conceded in first half: 5 - v Argentina, 28 March 2023 Most goals conceded in second half: 4 - (2 times) v Australia, 31 March 2026 v Germany, 14 June 2026 Most goals by both teams in a match: 11 - v Bonaire, 15 July 2012 Fewest goals by both teams in a match: 0 - (13 times) v French Guiana, 7 September 2014 v Aruba, 30 January 2015 v Cuba, 10 June 2015 v Nicaragua, 17 June 2017 v Costa Rica, 13 October 2019 v Guatemala, 8 June 2021 v Panama, 15 June 2021 v Puerto Rico, 13 June 2023 v Grenada, 11 October 2024 v El Salvador, 17 June 2025 v Trinidad and Tobago, 5 September 2025 v Jamaica, 18 November 2025 v Ecuador, 20 June 2026 Fastest goals: 18 seconds - Juninho Bacuna - v Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 25 March 2021 Fastest goals conceded: 1st minute - (2 times) Vurlon Mills - v Guyana, 23 October 2012 Carl Osbourne - v Antigua and Barbuda, 23 March 2019 Latest goal scored: 121st minute - Leandro Bacuna - v Puerto Rico, 11 October 2016 Fastest 2 goals: 2 minute - (6 times) v Aruba, 13 July 2012 v Guyana, 1 June 2016 v U.S. Virgin Islands, 12 October 2018 v Guadeloupe, 19 November 2018 v British Virgin Islands, 5 June 2021 (2 times) Fastest 2 goals to start the match: 9th minute - v British Virgin Islands, 5 June 2021 Fastest 2 goals conceded: 2 minute - (4 times) v Bahrain, 6 October 2021 v Argentina, 28 March 2023 (2 times) v Germany, 14 June 2026 Fastest 2 goals conceded to start the match: 22nd minute - v Indonesia, 24 September 2022 Fastest 3 goals: 4 minute - v British Virgin Islands, 5 June 2021