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Curacao

Scotland to host Japan and Curacao in friendlies before World Cup

Scotland's Kenny McLean celebrates scoring their fourth goal in the 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden Park, Glasgow in their   World Cup qualifier on Nov 18, 2025.
Scotland's Kenny McLean celebrates scoring their fourth goal in the 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden Park, Glasgow in their   World Cup qualifier on Nov 18, 2025.

Veteran Curacao coach hails 'crazy' World Cup qualification

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CONCACAF Qualifiers - Group B - Jamaica v Curacao - National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica - November 18, 2025 Curacao coach Dean Gorre and players celebrate after they qualify for the World Cup REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CONCACAF Qualifiers - Group B - Jamaica v Curacao - National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica - November 18, 2025 Curacao coach Dean Gorre and players celebrate after they qualify for the World Cup REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy

Curacao seal World Cup fairy tale as Haiti, Panama also qualify from Concacaf

Curacao players and fans celebrating World Cup 2026 qualification after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on Nov 18, 2025.
Curacao players and fans celebrating World Cup 2026 qualification after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on Nov 18, 2025.

McClaren steps down after Jamaica's draw with Curacao

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CONCACAF Qualifiers - Group B - Jamaica v Curacao - National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica - November 18, 2025 Jamaica coach Steve McClaren before the match REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CONCACAF Qualifiers - Group B - Jamaica v Curacao - National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica - November 18, 2025 Jamaica coach Steve McClaren before the match REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy

Advocaat to become oldest coach at World Cup after Curacao qualification

Jun 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Curacao head coach Dick Advocaat reacts during the first half against Canada during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Jun 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Curacao head coach Dick Advocaat reacts during the first half against Canada during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Curacao, Haiti and Panama qualify for World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Jun 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Haiti head coach Sebastien Migne looks on during the first half against the United States of America during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Jun 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Haiti head coach Sebastien Migne looks on during the first half against the United States of America during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo

Curacao determined to secure World Cup place for absent coach Advocaat

Jun 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Curacao head coach Dick Advocaat reacts during the first half against Canada during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Jun 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Curacao head coach Dick Advocaat reacts during the first half against Canada during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Tiny Curacao and strife-torn Haiti close to World Cup qualification

Jun 24, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Honduras midfielder Edwin Rodriguez (16) plays the ball past Curacao defender Sherel Floranus (5) during the first half during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
Jun 24, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Honduras midfielder Edwin Rodriguez (16) plays the ball past Curacao defender Sherel Floranus (5) during the first half during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.