Curaçao, officially the Country of Curaçao, is a Lesser Antilles island in the southern Caribbean Sea, specifically the Dutch Caribbean region, about 65 km (40 mi) north of Venezuela. It is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Willemstad is the capital and largest city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It was the capital of the Netherlands Antilles prior to its dissolution in 2010. The historic centre of the city consists of four quarters: the Punda and Otrobanda, which are separated by the Sint Anna Bay, an inlet that leads into the large natural harbour called the Schottegat, as well as the Scharloo and Pietermaai Smal quarters, which are across from each other on the smaller Waaigat harbour. Willemstad is home to the Curaçao synagogue, the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas. The city centre, with its unique architecture and harbour entry, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Patrick Stephan Kluivert is a Dutch former football player, coach and sporting director. He played as a striker, most notably for Ajax, Barcelona and the Netherlands national team. He was most recently the manager of Süper Lig club Adana Demirspor.
The Netherlands Antilles national football team was the national team of the former Netherlands Antilles from 1958 to 2010. It was controlled by the Nederlands Antilliaanse Voetbal Unie. The NAVU consisted of Curaçao and Bonaire. Aruba split in 1986 and has its own team.
The Aruba national football team is the national team of Aruba. It was founded in 1932 and is affiliated with the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), CONCACAF and FIFA and is controlled by the Arubaanse Voetbal Bond.
Stadion Ergilio Hato is a multi-purpose stadium in Willemstad, Curaçao. It is also known as Sentro Deportivo Korsou (SDK) and is the island's largest stadium, with a capacity of 10,000 spectators. It is named after Ergilio Hato, a legendary football player from the island.
Charlison Girigorio Benschop is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club Wuppertaler SV. Born in the Netherlands Antilles, he has represented the Netherlands U21 national team and the Curaçao senior national team.
The Curaçao national football team represents Curaçao in international football, and is controlled by the Curaçao Football Federation.
Rolieny Nonato Luis Bonevacia is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Melbourne Victory. He has played international football at youth level for the Netherlands, while at senior level he represents Curaçao, making his first official appearance for them in June 2019.
Curaçao Football Federation is the governing body of association football in Curaçao. It is the legal successor of the Netherlands Antillean Football Union, which ended with the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles in 2010. International matches are represented by the Curaçao national football team. The NAVU was renamed to FFK on 9 February 2011 after FIFA had encouraged changing the name and update statutes, like dealing with Bonaire, who belonged then to the Netherlands.
The sport of association football in Curaçao is run by the Curaçao Football Federation. The association administers the national football team, as well as the Curaçao League. The main annual football tournament is the Chippie Polar Cup, an annual friendly event held since 2004 which has involved clubs from the Netherlands, Brazil, Suriname, Aruba and Curaçao.
The Cayman Islands women's national football team is the national women's football team of the Cayman Islands and is overseen by the Cayman Islands Football Association.
The Curaçao women's national football team is overseen by the Curaçao Football Federation. Formally representing Netherlands Antilles, the team changed jurisdiction in 2010 when Curaçao gained autonomy from the Netherlands.
The Territory of Curaçao national football team was the official football team for the Territory of Curaçao, under the control of the Curaçaose Voetbal Bond (CVB).
Elson Quincy Hooi is a Curaçaoan footballer who plays as a right winger for Al-Minaa and the Curaçao national team. He formerly played for NAC Breda, Viborg FF, FC Volendam, Ermis Aradippou, and Vendsyssel FF.
Brandley Mack-Olien Kuwas is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Turkish club Giresunspor. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Curaçao national team.
The Curaçao national under-20 football team is the official football team under 20 of Curaçao, under the control of the Curaçao Football Federation.
Michaël Madionis Mateo Maria is a Curaçaoan professional footballer who plays as a left-back or defensive midfielder for the Curaçao national team.
Juriën Godfried Juan Gaari is a professional footballer who plays for RKC Waalwijk. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Curaçao national team.
Jarzinho Saul Emmanuel Pieter was a Curaçaoan professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for the Curaçaoan clubs Centro Dominguito and Vesta and for the Curaçao national team.