Curaçao Aims to Maintain Group B Dominance in Clash with Trinidad and Tobago

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Curaçao Aims to Maintain Group B Dominance in Clash with Trinidad and Tobago

The Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continue with Curaçao aiming to maintain Group B dominance against Trinidad and Tobago. The match takes place at Ergilio Hato Stadium in Willemstad, Curaçao.

Curaçao’s Strong Start in Group B

Curaçao currently leads Group B, following a 2-0 victory over Jamaica. Livano Comenencia and Kenji Gorré were the scorers, while goalkeeper Eloy Room stood out with five saves, securing his second clean sheet.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Recent Success

Trinidad and Tobago recently achieved a 3-0 win over Bermuda, thanks to goals from Dante Sealy, Tyrese Spicer, and Kobi Henry. Goalkeeper Denzil Smith helped with four saves, marking his second clean sheet in this round.

Historic Rivalry Overview

  • Total meetings: 15
  • Curaçao wins: 3 (13 goals)
  • Draws: 5
  • Trinidad and Tobago wins: 7 (24 goals)

Previous World Cup Qualifying Meetings

This will be the 16th encounter between the Caribbean nations, and the third time Curaçao hosts in World Cup qualifiers. Previous meetings in Willemstad ended in draws: 0-0 in 1980 and 1-1 in 2000.

Unbeaten Streak of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago seeks to extend its unbeaten run in Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers against Curaçao, with the current streak standing at 2 wins and 4 draws.

Curaçao, meanwhile, is still chasing its first qualifying victory over Trinidad and Tobago.