WILLEMSTAD – Excitement surrounding Curaçao’s historic FIFA World Cup debut reached new heights on Wednesday as the national football team received a warm welcome upon its arrival at Curaçao International Airport.
Fans of all ages gathered at Hato Airport to greet the players, creating a festive atmosphere filled with cheers, applause, and national pride. Family members, friends, supporters, and football enthusiasts turned out in large numbers to celebrate the team before its departure for the World Cup.
The arrival marks the beginning of several days of activities organized around the national squad as the island prepares to rally behind the Blue Wave ahead of its first-ever appearance on football’s biggest stage.
The team will remain on Curaçao until Monday, participating in a series of public events designed to give supporters an opportunity to interact with the players before they depart for the tournament.
Among the scheduled activities is a meet-and-greet session at Sambil Shopping Mall on Thursday afternoon, followed by an open training session later in the evening at the Ergilio Hato Stadium.
One of the highlights of the farewell program will take place on Saturday, June 6, when Curaçao faces Aruba in an official send-off match. The game is expected to attract a large crowd eager to show support for the national team before it leaves for the World Cup.
On Monday, the squad will travel to Boca Raton, Florida, where it will complete its final preparations ahead of the tournament.
Curaçao’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked unprecedented excitement across the island, with businesses, schools, community organizations, and football fans embracing what many describe as the most significant moment in the history of Curaçaoan sports.
As the countdown to the World Cup continues, the arrival of the national team has further energized supporters eager to see the Blue Wave represent Curaçao on the global stage.