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World Cup 2026 · Group E · FIFA #82
Curaçao
- Group
- E
- FIFA Rank
- #82
- Pot
- 4
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group E · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | #10 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | #23 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | #34 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | #82 | 4 |
Curaçao's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇨🇼 Curaçao
Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)
· Houston · capacity 72,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Germany's team page →
Matchday 2 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
🇪🇨 Ecuador vs 🇨🇼 Curaçao
Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium)
· Kansas City · capacity 76,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Ecuador's team page →
Matchday 3 · 20:00 UTC
🇨🇼 Curaçao vs 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
· Philadelphia · capacity 67,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Ivory Coast's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 4-4-2 in compact defending
Pivot
Leandro Bacuna
Attacking focus
Cuco Martina · Tahith Chong
Identity
World Cup debut behind Advocaat's veteran organisation and CONCACAF qualifying surge
Key players
Leandro Bacuna
Tahith Chong
Juninho Bacuna
Cuco Martina
Curaçao at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 (incl. 2026) | Debut |
How to watch Curaçao
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: TeleCuraçao
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Curaçao World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Curaçao play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Curaçao's tournament begins Jun 14, 2026 against Germany at Houston Stadium, Houston (17:00 UTC).
Who is Curaçao's coach at World Cup 2026?
Dick Advocaat.
What group is Curaçao in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group E with Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast.
What is Curaçao's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#82 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 4.
Has Curaçao ever reached a World Cup Debut?
Curaçao's best finish is Debut. They have appeared at 1 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Curaçao's captain at World Cup 2026?
Leandro Bacuna.
Where can I watch Curaçao's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; TeleCuraçao in Curaçao.