Matches
Curaçao 0-2 Côte d'Ivoire: Match Report and Highlights
Côte d'Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. Goals from Sébastien Haller and Franck Kessié secured the win for the visitors.
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Matches
Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 in their final Group E match, with Nicolas Pepe scoring twice. The victory secured their first-ever qualification for the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Matches
Nicolas Pepe scores twice as Ivory Coast lead Curacao 2-0
Nicolas Pepe scored his second goal of the match to give Ivory Coast a 2-0 lead over Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium. The goal came from an incisive pass by Ibrahima Sangare.
Matches
Five nations score first World Cup goals at 2026 finals
Cabo Verde, Congo DR, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan each scored their first-ever World Cup goals at the 2026 tournament. The milestones came from debutants and a returning side, with moments of individual brilliance and historic celebrations.
News
Dutch royals celebrate two World Cup wins in one day
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Ariane watched the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in Houston, then flew to Kansas City to see Curaçao earn their first World Cup point against Ecuador. The king noted it was a special day supporting both teams.
Matches
Matchday 10: Best Photos from FIFA World Cup 2026
A gallery of the top images from Matchday 10 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden, Germany's last-gasp victory, and Japan's 4-0 triumph.
News
Room dedicates win to late Curaçao goalkeeper Jairzinho
Goalkeeper Room dedicated a victory to Jairzinho, a Curaçao goalkeeper who passed away seven years ago.
Matches
Curaçao earns first World Cup point in debut appearance
Curaçao, a country of 156,000 people, earned a historic point in their first-ever World Cup appearance. The team currently has one point in the group stage, tied with Ecuador.
Players
Eloy Room sets World Cup record with 15 saves in Man of the Match
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room was named FIFA Man of the Match after making 15 saves in a World Cup match, the most ever in 90 minutes.
News
Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is the only female head of medical staff at the 2026 men's World Cup, working with Curacao's national team. She discusses the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field and the need for more female representation in football.
Teams
Fans Travel Far and Wide to Witness Curaçao's Historic World Cup
Curaçao made its historic debut in FIFA World Cup qualifying, drawing passionate fans from across the globe. The match marked a milestone for the Caribbean nation as it competed on the road to the 2026 tournament.
News
Fifa seeks explanation for VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is investigating a hand gesture made by Australian VAR official Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao. The upside-down 'OK' sign has been linked to white supremacy, prompting social media speculation and a change in pre-match broadcasts.
Players
Kai Havertz Named Man of the Match for Germany vs Curaçao
Kai Havertz has been officially named Man of the Match for Germany's game against Curaçao.
Matches
Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao
Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before winning their Group E opener in Houston, with Havertz scoring twice.
Matches
Germany Defeats Curaçao 7-0 in World Cup Opener
Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a 7-0 victory over Curaçao. The team scored seven goals in the match.
Nations & Continental
Curacao: Smallest Nation to Ever Compete in a World Cup
Curacao, a Caribbean island smaller than the Isle of Man with a population of 158,000, is set to become the smallest nation by size and population to participate in a World Cup. Despite being part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the island's team, largely composed of Dutch-born players, will face Germany, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast in Group E.
Matches
Matchday 4 Preview: Germany Face Debutants Curaçao at FIFA World Cup
Matchday 4 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features Germany vs. debutants Curaçao, Ecuador vs. Côte d'Ivoire, Netherlands vs. Japan, and Sweden vs. Tunisia. Key group stage action unfolds across Houston, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Monterrey.
Nations & Continental
Letters That Unite: Gervane Kastaneer's Emotional World Cup Journey
Curaçao forward Gervane Kastaneer reads a birthday letter from his father, reflecting on overcoming a career-threatening eye injury and family support ahead of his FIFA World Cup 2026 debut.