🇨🇼 Curacao World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Final List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 May 21, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
Curacao enters the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup ready to shock the footballing world after a spectacular and historic qualification journey. Legendary head coach Dick Advocaat officially announced the national team's official squad on May 18, utilizing his vast international experience to configure a balanced selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of young talent.
The absolute marquee star of this dynamic roster is Sheffield United's electric forward, Tahith Chong. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, PSV Eindhoven's highly-rated defender Armando Obispo has also secured his spot to lead the backline. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as Konyaspor's versatile defender Riechedly Bazoer, alongside Volendam's midfield driving force Juninho Bacuna. Curacao is firmly targeting a historic knockout breakthrough in Group E!
📋 Official Squad List
GROUP E – CURACAO
Goalkeepers: Eloy Room (Miami FC), Tyrick Bodak (Telstar), Trevor Doornbusch (VVV Venlo).
Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer (Konyaspor), Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Roshon van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen), Jurien Gaari (Abha), Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam).
Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna (Volendam), Leandro Bacuna (Igdir), Livano Comenencia (Zurich), Kevin Felida (Den Bosch), Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham United), Tyrese Noslin (Telstar), Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk).
Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse (Kifisia), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Kenji Gorre (Maccabi Haifa), Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough), Gervane Kastaneer (Terengganu), Brandley Kuwas (Volendam), Jurgen Locadia (Miami FC), Jearl Margaritha (Beveren).
Manager: Dick Advocaat
June 14: Germany vs. Curacao
June 21: Ecuador vs. Curacao
June 25: Curacao vs. Ivory Coast