This Caribbean paradise offers pristine sand, crystal-clear waters, and amenities that make it perfect for day-trippers and beach lovers alike.

Curaçao might not have advanced past the group stage of the World Cup, but the impact of being in the tournament will last forever with The Blue Wave.

Curacao fans gathered at Lemon Hill Fan Fest in Philadelphia for a concert and celebrations ahead of their World Cup match against Ivory Coast.

Follow Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

Follow live as Ecuador and Curacao look for their first points of the tournament in Group E.

Before the tournament began, Gervane Kastaneer was handed a letter from his father. FIFA had filmed Gerrit Kastaneer speaking to his son, telling him how proud he was of everything it had taken to get here,

Ivory Coast has done it. The Elephants, playing in their first World Cup in more than a decade, have advanced to the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time in the nation’s history.  Ivory Coast secured the milestone with a 2–0 victory over Curaçao on Thursday,

Two goals from Nicolas Pepe ensured Ivory Coast finished Group E as runners-up, with debutants Curacao bottom.

The tiny Caribbean nation of Curacao became the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw against Jamaica in Kingston, with their coach Dick Advocaat, at 78, set to become the oldest coach at the showpiece event.

A Moment of Unity on the Field Following their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on June 25, players from Curacao and Cote d'Ivoire demonstrated remarkable unity by gathering for a prayer.