WILLEMSTAD - Across Curaçao, schools, companies, and public institutions have embraced the “Blue Wave”, urging students and employees to wear blue today in support of the national football team. The island is gearing up for what many are calling “the match of the century”, as Curaçao faces Jamaica tonight in Kingston with a historic World Cup qualification on the line.

Curoil in blue

Government-owned companies, including Aqualectra, have encouraged staff to join the blue-themed show of unity. Several major buildings — including Curaçao International Airport — have been lit up in blue as excitement spreads across the island.

If Curaçao wins or draws, the island will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada — something the nation has never achieved before.

Ministry of Public Health in Blue

Four public viewing locations across the island To br

ing the community together, four large public viewing areas have been set up where residents can watch the match collectively:

Waaigat (Punda) 

Montaña 

Wishi/Marchena 

Barber

These gathering points are expected to attract thousands of fans tonight.

Music, pride, and hope

Over the past several days, the island has been buzzing with discussion — from football lovers to those who rarely watch the sport. The special World Cup anthem for Curaçao, performed by Aruban artist Jeon, is being played everywhere, further energizing the community.

Radulphus High School

Curaçaoans are expressing profound pride in the team’s achievements so far. Many believe the players will give everything on the field to secure victory over Jamaica.

Should Curaçao qualify, a celebratory island-wide motorcade and official tribute for the players and coaching staff is already planned for Wednesday, highlighting just how momentous the occasion would be.

Tonight, the island unites behind its team — hopeful, proud, and dressed in blue — as Curaçao chases the biggest football milestone in its history. 

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