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Curacao

Curacao have never won a FIFA World Cup or CONCACAF Gold Cup.

North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) · No major trophy yet

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Curacao's story so far

Curacao are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Curaçao reached the Gold Cup quarter-finals in 2019 after making their tournament debut in 2017. In 2026 they qualified for their first FIFA World Cup and completed the historic debut in the group stage.

Curacao at a glance

ConfederationNorth & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF)
Continental title trackedCONCACAF Gold Cup
Best documented resultCuraçao reached the Gold Cup quarter-finals in 2019 after making their tournament debut in 2017. In 2026 they qualified for their first FIFA World Cup and completed the historic debut in the group stage.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Curacao would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup — the top continental honor in the North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Curacao ever won a major football trophy?

No. Curacao have never won a FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Curaçao reached the Gold Cup quarter-finals in 2019 after making their tournament debut in 2017. In 2026 they qualified for their first FIFA World Cup and completed the historic debut in the group stage.

What is Curacao's best-ever tournament result?

Curaçao reached the Gold Cup quarter-finals in 2019 after making their tournament debut in 2017. In 2026 they qualified for their first FIFA World Cup and completed the historic debut in the group stage.

Which trophies could Curacao still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Curacao.

Which confederation does Curacao compete in?

Curacao competes in North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF). Its main continental championship is the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10