Curacao Name First-Ever World Cup Squad Led by Dick Advocaat

Dick Advocaat to become oldest World Cup manager with Curacao  

Curacao reveal their first World Cup squad for 2026, featuring Tahith Chong as the Caribbean nation prepares for a historic tournament.

Advocaat sticks with familiar faces for Curacao’s World Cup debut...

Veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, who guided the Netherlands at USA 1994 and South Korea at Germany 2006, returns to lead the team after briefly stepping down in February. 

At 78, he will become the oldest manager in World Cup history.

The squad includes former Manchester United winger Tahith Chong, now playing for Sheffield United in the Championship.

Curacao's 2026 World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodak (Telstar), Trevor Doornbusch (VVV-Venlo), Eloy Room (Miami FC)

Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer (Konyaspor), Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Roshon Van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen), Jurien Gaari (Abha Club), Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam)

Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna (FC Volendam), Leandro Bacuna (Iğdır), Livano Comenencia (FC Zürich), Kevin Felida (Den Bosch), Ar’Jany Martha (Rotherham United), Tyrese Noslin (Telstar), Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk)

Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse (AE Kifisia), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Kenji Gorre (Maccabi Haifa), Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough), Gervane Kastaneer (Terengganu FC), Brandley Kuwas (FC Volendam), Jurgen Locadia (Miami FC), Jearl Margaritha (SK Beveren)

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