Curacao Secures Crucial 2-0 Victory Over Jamaica in World Cup Qualifier

Curacao Triumphs in Key Qualifier

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao – The Curacao national football team achieved a significant 2-0 victory over Jamaica in a FIFA World Cup qualification match held on Friday, October 10, 2025. The match, played at the Ergilio Hato Stadium in Willemstad, saw Curacao climb to the top of CONCACAF Group B, enhancing their prospects for a maiden appearance at the global tournament.

Match Highlights and Goal Scorers

Curacao's winning goals came from Livano Comenencia, who opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and Kenji Gorre, who doubled the lead in the 68th minute. The 'Blue Stars,' as the Curacao team is known, displayed a strong performance on home soil, securing three vital points in their qualification campaign.

Group Standings and Qualification Outlook

With this victory, Curacao now leads Group B with seven points from three matches, remaining undefeated in the third round of qualifiers. Jamaica, coached by former England manager Steve McClaren, currently sits in second place with six points. The CONCACAF qualification format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup sees the three group winners from the final round directly qualify, while the two best runners-up advance to inter-confederation play-offs.

Curacao's head coach, veteran Dutch manager Dick Advocaat, expressed confidence in his squad, aiming to guide them to their first World Cup. The result marks a setback for Jamaica's 'Reggae Boyz' in their quest for a second World Cup appearance. Other results in the group saw Trinidad and Tobago defeat Bermuda 3-0 on the same day, placing them third with four points.