The Caribbean island of Curaçao achieved an unprecedented historic milestone by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals, following a goalless draw (0-0) against hosts Jamaica in the final round of the third qualifying stage for the CONCACAF region.

This result secured Curaçao's top position in Group B, officially qualifying them among the teams advancing to the World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This qualification has put the name of this small island, with a population of less than 200,000, firmly on the global football map, despite the absence of Dutch coach Dick Advocaat due to family reasons.

The journey of the Curaçao national team, mostly made up of dual-nationality players active in European leagues, was not easy. However, they demonstrated great determination and a strong fighting spirit throughout the qualifying stages. The team capitalized on their precise tactics and solid defensive organization to earn the necessary points and secure first place in their tough group.

The decisive match against "Reggae Boyz" (Jamaica) was filled with great excitement, as the Curaçao players withstood the crowd pressure and continuous attacks from the home team. A goalless draw was enough for the island’s team to celebrate their historic qualification, turning this achievement into an unprecedented source of national pride. Celebrations spread throughout the streets of the capital, Willemstad, as soon as the final whistle blew, expressing the joy of a small nation fulfilling a long-awaited dream.