When do Curaçao play their first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Curaçao's first match was against Germany on 14 June 2026, finishing 7-1.

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Road to 2026

Curaçao

Group E · Matchdays 1–3

Est. Squad Value

€26M

Tournament journey

Group-stage fixtures and results

Group EA

Germany

7–1FT

Goals: 6' Felix Nmecha · 21' Livano Comenencia · 38' Nico Schlotterbeck · 47' Jamal Musiala · 68' Nathaniel Brown · 78' Deniz Undav · 88' Kai Havertz

Goals: 7' Nicolas Pépé · 64' Nicolas Pépé

Times shown in America/New York

Curaçao have played 3 matches in Group E, with 1 point and a -8 goal difference. The group stage is complete. This table preserves the final standings.

Quick Answers

When do Curaçao play their first match?

Curaçao's first match was against Germany on 14 Jun, finishing 7-1.

What group are Curaçao in?

Curaçao are in Group E with Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.

How can Curaçao qualify for the knockout stage?

Curaçao qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group E. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.

Schedule Groups Stats

All Group E Matches

Germany

7–1

Curaçao

14 Jun · FTNRG Stadium

Ivory Coast

1–0

Ecuador

14 Jun · FTLincoln Financial Field

20 Jun · FTArrowhead Stadium

Curaçao

0–2

Ivory Coast

25 Jun · FTLincoln Financial Field

Ecuador

2–1

Germany

25 Jun · FTNew York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)

Standings · Group E

#		P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
1	Germany	3	2	0	1	10	4	+6	6
2	Ivory Coast	3	2	0	1	4	2	+2	6
3	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4
4	Curaçao	3	0	1	2	1	9	-8	1

Path to Knockout

✅Finish 1st or 2nd

Automatic Round of 32

1st in Group E: M74 vs 3rd A/B/C/D/F.

2nd in Group E: M78 vs 2I.

🟡Finish 3rd

Best 8 third-placed teams advance

Result depends on other groups

Possible R32 slots: M81, M82, M79, M80, M85, M87.

❌Finish 4th

Eliminated from tournament

Group stage exit

Group path updates after each synced match; points and goal difference shape the route through the remaining fixtures.

Squad

Goalkeepers

#	Player	Position
1	Eloy Room	Goalkeeper
25	Tyrick Bodack	Goalkeeper
26	Trevor Doornbusch	Goalkeeper

Defenders

#	Player	Position
2	Shurandy Sambo	Right-Back
3	Jurien Gaari	Centre-Back
4	Roshon van Eijma	Centre-Back
5	Sherel Floranus	Left-Back
8	Livano Comenencia	Right-Back
10	Leandro Bacuna	Right-Back
18	Armando Obispo	Centre-Back
20	Joshua Brenet	Right-Back
23	Riechedly Bazoer	Centre-Back
24	Deveron Fonville	Centre-Back

Midfielders

#	Player	Position
6	Godfried Roemeratoe	Defensive Midfield
7	Juninho Bacuna	Central Midfield
13	Tyrese Noslin	Right Midfield
21	Tahith Chong	Attacking Midfield
22	Kevin Felida	Defensive Midfield

Forwards

#	Player	Position
9	Jurgen Locadia	Centre-Forward
11	Jeremy Antonisse	Left Winger
12	Sontje Hansen	Right Winger
14	Kenji Gorre	Left Winger
15	Ar'jany Martha	Right Winger
16	Jearl Margaritha	Left Winger
17	Brandley Kuwas	Right Winger
19	Gervane Kastaneer	Centre-Forward