Curaçao national football team took to the field today against Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. Coach Dick Advocaat had hoped for an upset from his team, but tempered his expectations before the match. 'We have to be realistic', said Advocaat. 'If we saw the level of Germany and Ivory Coast...we can't match that, no matter what we do.' Curaçao and Ecuador both had their chances in the opening phase, but no goals were scored. The king and queen were present at the match and watched with satisfaction. They wore Curaçao shirts and scarves and hoped for an upset from the island. In the studio, Hedwiges Maduro was full of confidence. He thinks, like his mother, that there is a chance for an upset today. Curaçao national football team now has to give it their all to make a good impression in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team of Dick Advocaat still has a lot to prove. The match against Ecuador was a good test for the team. Curaçao national football team now has to look ahead to the next match and hope for a better result. The team's performance was encouraging, with several good chances created. Curaçao national football team will have to build on this performance to achieve success in the tournament.