Curaçao

Curaçao, with its capital in Willemstad and a population of 150,000, is known for colorful Handelskade waterfront, the blue liqueur Curaçao, and Caribbean diving. The iconic blue liqueur Curaçao is made from the dried peel of the laraha citrus fruit, which only grows on this island.

In football, the Team Curaçao are making their World Cup debut in 2026. They enter their first-ever World Cup with Juninho Bacuna as their talisman under head coach Dick Advocaat. Curaçao will make their World Cup debut in 2026 — the smallest nation by population (150,000) ever to qualify, surpassing Iceland's record.

SeatNav's Power Index rates Curaçao at 2.4 out of 10, ranking them #41 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group D, they face Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador in what has been categorized as a moderately challenging group (difficulty 5/10).

As World Cup debutants, Curaçao bring a fresh and unpredictable energy to the tournament. Their matches could be among the most compelling narratives of 2026 — football fans looking for underdog stories should keep a close eye on the Team Curaçao. Follow SeatNav for ticket updates as the tournament approaches.