Curaçao national football team

Curaçao
Nickname(s)La Familia Azul
La Pantera Negra
La Pantera Azul
AssociationFederashon Futbòl Kòrsou (FFK)
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachDick Advocaat
CaptainLeandro Bacuna
Most capsCuco Martina (67)
Top scorerRangelo Janga (21)
Home stadiumErgilio Hato Stadium
FIFA codeCUW
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 90 1 (3 April 2025)[1]
Highest68 (July 2017)
Lowest188 (December 2003)
First international
 Dominican Republic 1–0  
(San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic; 18 August 2011)
Biggest win
  10–0 Grenada 
(Willemstad, Curaçao; 10 September 2018)
Biggest defeat
 Argentina 7–0  
(Santiago del Estero, Argentina; 28 March 2023)
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Appearances3 (first in 2017)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2019)

The Curaçao national football team (Dutch: Curaçaos voetbalelftal; Papiamento: Selekshon di Futbòl Kòrsou) represents Curaçao in international football, and is controlled by the Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou (English: Curaçao Football Federation).[3]

Following a constitutional change that allowed its predecessor, the Colony of Curaçao and Dependencies to become a unified constituent country consisting of several island territories as the Netherlands Antilles and its dissolution in 2010, Curaçao has played under a new constitutional status as a separate constituent country since 2011.[4]

Both FIFA and CONCACAF recognize the Curaçao national team as the direct successor of the dependant Territory of Curaçao (1921–1958) and the Netherlands Antilles (1958–2010).[5][6][7]

History

The first national football team to bear the name Curaçao was the Territory of Curaçao national football team, which made its debut in 1924 in an away match against neighboring Aruba, a match which the Territory of Curaçao won four to nil. This happened in the stadium De Lupaso when the lights went off in the event of them selling Electricity to South Africa.

In December 1954, the territory of Curaçao became the Netherlands Antilles, and following a constitutional change the Netherlands Antilles were designated a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which included the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten. The name of the Curaçao team changed to Netherlands Antilles national team, representing all six islands.

In 1986, Aruba became a country within the Kingdom in its own right, with its own Aruba national team and subsequently Aruban players no longer represented the Netherlands Antilles.

On 10 October 2010, the Netherlands Antilles were dissolved, and Curaçao and Sint Maarten became countries in their own right, while Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius became part of the Netherlands proper. Although not a sovereign state, Curaçao (the largest island territory in the Netherlands Antilles) appeared on the FIFA member list in March 2011, as successor of the Netherlands Antilles.

As well as taking on the Netherlands Antilles' FIFA membership, Curaçao was recognised as the direct successor of the former (similarly to how Serbia is regarded the direct successor of Yugoslavia, and Russia for the Soviet Union), and took on its historical records and FIFA ranking.

They played their first match as the newly formed Curaçao national team on 20 August 2011 against Dominican Republic at the Estadio Panamericano, with the match ending in a 1–0 loss for Curaçao.

During the CONCACAF Qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Curaçao achieved a major feat when they defeated Cuba 1–1 with the away goals rule.

After a strong qualification campaign, Curaçao defeated host Martinique in the semi-finals of the 2017 edition of the Caribbean Cup with the score of 2–1. They met defending champions and six-time winners, Jamaica. Curaçao won their first ever Caribbean Cup by defeating Jamaica, again with the scoreline of 2–1.

Team image

Kit sponsorship

Kit supplier Period
Nike 2016–2022
Kelme 2024–present

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2024

5 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification   4–1  Barbados Willemstad, Curaçao
19:30 UTC−4
  • Janga 25', 62', 86' (pen.)
  • Kastaneer 90+2'
Report (FIFA)
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: Ergilio Hato Stadium
Attendance: 4,254
Referee: Iván Barton (El Salvador)
11 October 2024–25 Nations League Grenada  0–0   Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
17:00 UTC−6 Stadium: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
Referee: Jon Freemon (United States)
14 October 2024–25 Nations League   1–0  Grenada Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
16:00 UTC−6 Stadium: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
Referee: Christopher Mason (Jamaica)
15 November 2024–25 Nations League Saint Martin  0–5   Willemstad, Curacao
16:30 UTC−6
Stadium: Ergilio Hato Stadium
Referee: Félix Mojica (Nicaragua)
18 November 2024–25 Nations League   4–1  Saint Lucia Willemstad, Curacao
18:00 UTC−6
Stadium: Ergilio Hato Stadium
Referee: Fernando Hernández Gómez (Mexico)

2025

19 March Friendly   0–2  Kazakhstan Antalya, Turkey
12:30 AST
6 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification   4–0  Saint Lucia Willemstad, Curaçao
19:30 AST Report Stadium: Ergilio Hato Stadium
Referee: José Raúl Torres Rivera (Puerto Rico)
17 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup   0–0  El Salvador San Jose, United States
17:15 UTC-7 Report Stadium: PayPal Park
Referee: Katia Itzel García (Mexico)
21 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup   1–1  Canada Houston, United States
18:00 UTC-5 Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
24 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Honduras  2–1   San Jose, United States
19:00 UTC-7 Stadium: PayPal Park
September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Trinidad and Tobago    Trinidad and Tobago
--:-- AST Stadium: TBD
September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification    Bermuda Curaçao
--:-- AST Stadium: TBD
October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification    Jamaica Curaçao
--:-- AST Stadium: TBD
October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification    Trinidad and Tobago Curaçao
--:-- AST Stadium: TBD
November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Bermuda    Bermuda
--:-- AST Stadium: TBD
November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Jamaica    Jamaica
--:-- AST Stadium: TBD

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coach Dick Advocaat
Assistant coach Cor Pot
Dean Gorré
Goalkeeper coach Raymond Mulder
Fitness coach Angelo Cijntje
Video Analist Léon Hese
Doctor Casper van Eijck
Press Officer Kees Jansma
Team Manager Wouter Jansen
Content Creator Anouar Amrani

Coaching history

Caretaker manager are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following 24 players were called up for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group B & 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF second round matches in June 2025.[13]

Caps and goals as of 25 June 2025, after the match against Honduras.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Eloy Room (captain) (1989-02-06) 6 February 1989 62 0 Cercle Brugge
1GK Trevor Doornbusch (1999-07-06) 6 July 1999 6 0 VVV Venlo
1GK Tyrick Bodak (2002-05-15) 15 May 2002 4 0 Telstar

2DF Cuco Martina (1989-09-25) 25 September 1989 67 1 Victory Boys
2DF Juriën Gaari (1993-12-23) 23 December 1993 51 1 Al Hazem
2DF Roshon van Eijma (1998-06-09) 9 June 1998 20 0 RKC Waalwijk
2DF Sherel Floranus (1998-08-23) 23 August 1998 19 0 PEC Zwolle
2DF Joshua Brenet (1994-03-20) 20 March 1994 13 1 Al Rayyan
2DF Ar'jany Martha (2003-09-04) 4 September 2003 5 0 Beerschot
2DF Tyrique Mercera (2003-12-19) 19 December 2003 1 0 SC Cambuur

3MF Leandro Bacuna (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991 62 15 Bandırmaspor
3MF Juninho Bacuna (1997-08-07) 7 August 1997 40 12 Al Wehda FC
3MF Godfried Roemeratoe (1999-08-19) 19 August 1999 20 1 RKC Waalwijk
3MF Kevin Felida (1999-11-11) 11 November 1999 17 1 RKC Waalwijk
3MF Livano Comenencia (2004-02-03) 3 February 2004 10 0 Juventus Next Gen
3MF Rayvien Rosario (2004-04-11) 11 April 2004 2 0 Excelsior

4FW Rangelo Janga (1992-04-16) 16 April 1992 42 21 FC Eindhoven
4FW Brandley Kuwas (1992-09-19) 19 September 1992 32 2 Volendam
4FW Kenji Gorré (1994-09-29) 29 September 1994 32 4 Umm Salal
4FW Gervane Kastaneer (1996-06-09) 9 June 1996 22 9 Persib Bandung
4FW Jeremy Antonisse (2002-03-29) 29 March 2002 18 3 Moreirense
4FW Jearl Margaritha (2000-04-10) 10 April 2000 15 5 Phoenix Rising
4FW Joshua Zimmerman (2001-05-23) 23 May 2001 12 1 Top Oss
4FW Jürgen Locadia (1993-11-07) 7 November 1993 7 1 CF Intercity

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team in the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Nino Fancito (2004-09-30) 30 September 2004 0 0 FC Eindhoven v.  Saint Lucia, 18 November 2024

DF Jurich Carolina (1998-07-15) 15 July 1998 15 1 Borac Banja Luka v.  Saint Lucia, 18 November 2024
DF Shanon Carmelia (1989-03-20) 20 March 1989 38 2 Hercules v.  Saint Lucia, 18 November 2024
DF Cherrion Valerius (2005-09-22) 22 September 2005 0 0 NAC Breda v.  Saint Martin, 9 September 2024 INJ

MF Nicky Souren (1999-12-18) 18 December 1999 1 0 Cambuur v.  Kazakhstan, 20 March 2025
MF Jaron Vicario (1999-08-16) 16 August 1999 1 0 Triestina v.  Saint Martin, 9 September 2024

FW Xander Severina (2001-04-12) 12 April 2001 5 1 Maccabi Haifa v.  Saint Lucia, 18 November 2024

RET Player retired from the national team.
SUS Player is serving suspension.
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
Notes:

  • Caps do not include matches played for the former Netherlands Antilles, but solely appearances for the thereout subsequent country of Curaçao.

Player records

As of 25 June 2025[14]
Players in bold are still active with Curaçao.

Most appearances

Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Cuco Martina 67 1 2011–present
2 Leandro Bacuna 62 15 2016–present
Eloy Room 62 0 2015–present
4 Gevaro Nepomuceno 52 8 2014–2023
5 Juriën Gaari 51 1 2016–present
6 Rangelo Janga 42 21 2016–present
7 Juninho Bacuna 40 12 2019-present
8 Elson Hooi 38 10 2015–present
Shanon Carmelia 38 2 2011–present
10 Darryl Lachman 35 1 2015–2024

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Rangelo Janga 21 42 0.5 2016–present
2 Leandro Bacuna 15 62 0.24 2016–present
3 Juninho Bacuna 12 40 0.3 2019–present
4 Elson Hooi 10 38 0.26 2015–present
5 Felitciano Zschusschen 9 14 0.64 2015–2017
Gervane Kastaneer 9 22 0.41 2018–present
7 Gino van Kessel 8 26 0.31 2015–present
Gevaro Nepomuceno 8 52 0.15 2014–2023
9 Rocky Siberie 6 6 1 2011
Jurensley Martina 6 8 0.75 2012–2022

Competitive record

All competitive matches played from 1921 to 1958 were contested as the Territory of Curaçao (comprising all six islands of the Netherlands Antilles). From 1958 to 2010 all matches were contested as the Netherlands Antilles, successor of the Territory of Curaçao, (still comprising six islands until 1986, when Aruba seceded). All competitive fixtures after 2010 were contested by Curaçao, which solely consists of the island nation itself. Under the newly formed governing body, Curaçao have so far only competed in 2014, 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, 2012 Caribbean Cup qualification, the 2014 and 2017 Caribbean Cup, the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the ABCS Tournament.

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
as Territory of Curaçao as Territory of Curaçao
1930 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1934 Did not enter Did not enter
1938
1950
1954
1958 Did not qualify 3 1 0 2 4 7
as  Netherlands Antilles as  Netherlands Antilles
1962 Did not qualify 6 2 2 2 4 14
1966 4 1 2 1 2 3
1970 4 1 0 3 3 9
1974 5 0 2 3 4 19
1978 2 0 0 2 1 9
1982 4 0 3 1 1 2
1986 2 0 1 1 0 4
1990 4 2 0 2 4 7
1994 2 0 1 1 1 4
1998 2 0 1 1 1 2
2002 2 0 1 1 1 6
2006 4 1 0 3 4 8
2010 4 2 1 1 3 1
as   as  
2014 Did not qualify 6 2 1 3 15 15
2018 6 1 3 2 5 6
2022 6 3 2 1 16 3
2026 To be determined 4 4 0 0 15 2
2030 To be determined
2034
Total - 0/21 - - - - - - 70 20 20 30 80 121
*Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Squad Pld W D* L GF GA
as  Netherlands Antilles as  Netherlands Antilles
1963 Third place 3rd 8 5 0 3 14 9 Squad 2 2 0 0 4 1
1965 Fifth place 5th 5 0 2 3 4 16 Squad Qualified automatically
1967 Did not qualify 4 0 2 2 4 6
1969 Third place 3rd 5 2 1 2 9 12 Squad Qualified automatically
1971 Did not enter Did not enter
1973 Sixth place 6th 5 0 2 3 4 19 Squad Qualified automatically
1977 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 1 9
1981 4 0 3 1 1 2
1985 2 0 1 1 0 4
1989 4 2 0 2 4 7
1991 2 0 0 2 0 5
1993 Did not enter Did not enter
1996 Did not qualify 5 3 1 1 11 11
1998 1 0 0 1 1 2
2000 6 2 1 3 8 13
2002 Did not enter Did not enter
2003 Did not qualify 4 1 1 2 3 6
2005 Withdrew Withdrew
2007 Did not qualify 3 0 1 2 1 7
2009 5 1 1 3 5 11
as   as  
2011 Did not qualify 3 0 1 2 5 7
2013 3 0 0 3 2 11
2015 9 2 3 4 11 15
2017 Group stage 11th 3 0 0 3 0 6 Squad 6 5 0 1 18 4
2019 Quarter-finals 8th 4 1 1 2 2 3 Squad 4 3 0 1 22 2
2021 Withdrew 4 1 2 1 3 3
2023 Did not qualify 5 1 1 3 3 9
2025 Group stage 10th 3 0 2 1 2 3 Squad 6 4 1 1 15 3
Total Third place 7/28 33 8 8 17 35 68 84 27 19 34 122 138
*Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
League record Finals record
Season Division Group Pld W D L GF GA P/R Finals Result Pld W D L GF GA Squad
2019–20 A D 4 1 2 1 3 3 2021 Did not qualify
2022–23 A C 4 1 0 3 2 8 2023
2023–24 A A 4 1 0 3 6 7 2024
2024–25 B B 6 4 1 1 15 3 2025
Total 18 7 3 8 26 21 Total 0 Titles
*Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

CFU Caribbean Cup

CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA Squad Pld W D* L GF GA
as  Netherlands Antilles as  Netherlands Antilles
1978 Did not qualify 4 1 1 2 1 5
1979 Did not enter Did not enter
1981
1983 Did not qualify Result Unknown
1985 Did not enter Did not enter
1988
1989 Group stage 2 0 2 0 2 2 - 4 3 0 1 21 4
1990 Did not qualify 2 0 2 0 2 2
1991 2 0 0 2 0 5
1992 3 1 1 1 3 3
1993 Did not enter Did not enter
1994
1995 Did not qualify 5 3 1 1 11 11
1996 1 0 0 1 0 1
1997 1 0 0 1 1 2
1998 Group stage 3 0 0 3 2 9 - 3 2 1 0 6 4
1999 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 2 4
2001 Did not enter Did not enter
2005
2007 Did not qualify 3 0 1 2 1 7
2008 5 1 1 3 5 11
2010 3 0 1 2 5 7
as   as  
2014 Group stage 3 0 0 3 5 10 Squad 6 2 3 1 6 5
2017 Champions 2 2 0 0 4 2 Squad 6 4 1 1 21 6
Total Champions 10 2 2 6 13 23 - 50 17 14 19 85 77
*Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

ABCS Tournament

ABCS Tournament
Year Result GP W D* L GS GA
2010 Runners-up 2 1 1 0 5 2
2011 Fourth place 2 0 0 2 1 5
2012 Third place 2 1 0 1 11 5
2013 Runners-up 2 1 0 1 3 3
2015 Third place 2 1 1 0 4 1
2021 Champions 2 2 0 0 8 1
2022 Champions 2 0 2 0 4 4
Total Champions 14 6 4 4 36 21
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

All-time record against other nations

As of 25 June 2025[15][16]

Curaçao (2011–present)

The following matches were played as Curaçao (from 18 August 2011 until present)
Team Pld W D L
 Antigua and Barbuda 4 1 0 3
 Argentina 1 0 0 1
 Aruba 5 3 1 1
 Bahrain 1 0 0 1
 Barbados 2 1 0 1
 Bolivia 2 1 1 0
 Bonaire 3 2 1 0
 British Virgin Islands 1 1 0 0
 Canada 4 0 1 3
 Costa Rica 2 0 1 1
 Cuba 4 1 2 1
 Dominican Republic 3 1 0 2
 El Salvador 8 0 4 4
 French Guiana 2 0 1 1
 Grenada 4 3 1 0
 Guadeloupe 2 2 0 0
 Guatemala 1 0 1 0
 Guyana 2 1 0 1
 Haiti 5 2 2 1
 Honduras 3 1 0 2
 India 1 1 0 0
 Indonesia 2 0 0 2
 Jamaica 3 1 1 1
 Kazakhstan 1 0 0 1
 Martinique 2 1 1 0
 Mexico 1 0 0 1
 Montserrat 2 1 1 0
 New Zealand 1 0 0 1
 Nicaragua 1 0 1 0
 Panama 2 0 1 1
 Puerto Rico 2 1 1 0
 Qatar 1 1 0 0
 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1 0 0 1
 Saint Lucia 5 3 0 2
 Saint Martin 2 2 0 0
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3 1 0 2
 Suriname 6 2 1 3
 Trinidad and Tobago 2 1 0 1
 U.S. Virgin Islands 4 4 0 0
 Vietnam 1 1 0 0
 United States 1 0 0 1
Total 102 40 22 40

Team records

Wins

Largest win
  • 10–0 vs  Grenada on 10 September 2018
Largest win at the CONCACAF Gold Cup
Largest win at the CONCACAF Championship finals
Largest win at the Caribbean Cup finals
Largest win at the ABCS Tournament

Draws

Highest scoring draw
Highest scoring draw at the ABCS Tournament
Highest scoring draw at the CONCACAF Gold Cup

Defeats

Largest defeat
  • 7–0 vs Argentina on 28 March 2023, Friendly
Largest defeat at the CONCACAF Gold Cup
0–2 vs  Jamaica on 9 July 2017, 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Largest defeat at the Caribbean Cup finals
Largest defeat at the ABCS Tournament

Honours

Continental

Regional

Friendly

Summary

Only official honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

Senior Competition Total
CONCACAF Championship 0 0 2 2
CCCF Championship3 0 3 1 4
Total 0 3 3 6
Notes
  1. Honours won as Territory of Curaçao, from 1921 to 1958.
  2. Honours won as Netherlands Antilles, from 1958 to 2010.
  3. Official regional competition organized by CCCF. It was a predecessor confederation of CONCACAF, affiliated with FIFA as the former governing body of football in Central America and Caribbean, from 1938 to 1961.

See also

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