Curacao fans descend on Kingston for decisive World Cup qualifier

Nearly 500 passionate Curacao football fans are set to arrive in Kingston on Tuesday to support their national team, the ‘Blue Wave,’ in a crucial World Cup qualifier against Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz. The match, scheduled at the National Stadium, will determine which team advances to the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. According to Observer Online, two charter flights have been arranged to transport fans, with each passenger paying approximately US$1,000 for the journey. This highlights the immense enthusiasm surrounding the game. Curacao currently leads the qualification group with 11 points, just one point ahead of Jamaica. A draw would be sufficient for Curacao to secure their place in the World Cup, potentially making them the smallest nation ever to qualify. The ‘Blue Wave’ previously defeated the Reggae Boyz 2-0 in their last encounter in Curacao, adding further intrigue to this high-stakes rematch.