Curacao have moved from qualification talk into squad talk for World Cup 2026. This page tracks the announced squad status as of May 20, 2026, the key names, group-stage fixtures and the selection questions that matter before kickoff.
Curacao squad status
| Squad detail | Current status |
|---|---|
| Team | Curacao |
| Coach | Dick Advocaat |
| Announcement status | Curacao announced a 26-player squad on 18 May 2026. |
| Group | Group E with Germany, Ecuador and Cote d'Ivoire |
| Final FIFA list note | National announcements can still change before FIFA confirms final squad lists around 2 June 2026. |
Key squad story
Curacao are preparing for their first World Cup finals appearance.
Eloy Room anchors the goalkeeping group.
Leandro Bacuna, Juninho Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Jurgen Locadia, Tahith Chong and Kenji Gorre give the squad experience and attacking range.
Full announced squad list
- Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodack, Trevor Doornbusch, Eloy Room
- Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer, Joshua Brenet, Roshon van Eijma, Sherel Floranus, Deveron Fonville, Jurien Gaari, Armando Obispo, Shurandy Sambo
- Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna, Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Kevin Felida, Ar'jany Martha, Tyrese Noslin, Godfried Roemeratoe
- Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse, Tahith Chong, Kenji Gorre, Sontje Hansen, Gervane Kastaneer, Brandley Kuwas, Jurgen Locadia, Jearl Margaritha
The biggest thing to watch is role clarity. A World Cup squad is not only a list of famous players: it is a minutes plan. Starters, penalty takers, set-piece takers, late substitutes, reserve goalkeepers and defensive cover all affect how far a team can go.
Group-stage fixtures
- 14 June: Germany v Curacao - Houston Stadium
- 20 June: Ecuador v Curacao - Kansas City Stadium
- 25 June: Curacao v Cote d'Ivoire - Philadelphia Stadium
Curacao need enough points across those three matches to finish in the top two or compete strongly in the third-place race. The 48-team format gives more teams a route into the knockouts, but it also makes goal difference and late substitutions more important.
Fantasy, betting and player-watch angle
For fantasy football, the best picks are not always the most famous names. Minutes, penalty duty, clean-sheet probability, set pieces and group strength should decide the shortlist. For betting research, check licensed markets in your country and compare team progress odds with player markets before backing top scorer or award prices.
What can still change
- Injury replacements can alter the final list before the first match.
- A preliminary or expanded squad has to be cut to the permitted final size.
- Club form and late fitness tests can change the starting XI even when the squad list is known.
- Tournament roles can change after the first match if a team needs more control, pace or height.
