WILLEMSTAD – The upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal between Curaçao and Panama on Thursday, November 12, 2026, will begin later than originally announced. The Curaçao Football Federation (FFK) has confirmed that kickoff has been moved to 8:30 p.m.
According to the federation, the adjustment was made in accordance with regulations established by CONCACAF, the governing body for football in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The FFK is urging supporters planning to attend the match to take note of the revised starting time and adjust their schedules accordingly.
The federation did not provide further details about the reason for the change beyond its reference to CONCACAF regulations.
The match is the first leg of Curaçao's Nations League quarterfinal against Panama, with the return fixture scheduled to take place in Panama on Sunday, November 15.
The two matches will determine which team advances to the Nations League Final Four, scheduled for March 2027 in Los Angeles.
The winner will also secure direct qualification for the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup, while the losing team will have another opportunity to qualify through the preliminary round.
For Curaçao's national team, the Blue Wave, the encounter represents an opportunity to reach the Nations League semifinals for the first time.
With an important international qualification at stake, the FFK is reminding supporters that Thursday's match will now kick off at 8:30 p.m. Curaçao time.