WILLEMSTAD - The official fan store of the Curaçao national team in the Sambil shopping center already attracted huge interest yesterday from supporters on its very first opening day yesterday. Long lines of fans gathered at the entrance to be among the first to get their hands on the new World Cup shirts and other fan merchandise.
Within a short time, the store in Sambil filled up with supporters preparing for a historic moment: Curaçao will participate in the FIFA World Cup for the first time. As the smallest country ever to compete in the tournament, football excitement is higher than ever.
The official qualification shirt is especially popular. Together with the training suit, it sold like hotcakes. Fans don’t need to worry about missing out: there is more than enough stock of all items.
Kaan Ayvaz, manager of the fan store: “The energy you feel here is truly special. Supporters are lining up because they are proud of the team and want to show it. Curaçao is making history with its first World Cup appearance, and the whole island is part of it. It’s fantastic that Corendon, as main sponsor, can be part of this enthusiasm.”
The fan store sells a wide range of supporter items, including shirts, caps, and other World Cup merchandise. Main sponsor Corendon supports the Curaçao team and World Cup-related activities and is involved in the development of the official fan merchandise.