Curaçao has left the World Cup, but the emotions are still palpable. Tahith Chong and Leandro Bacuna have emotionally reflected on the tournament.

What happened?

Curaçao lost its last match against Ivory Coast, but the players are proud of their performances. Chong said: 'I want to say first how incredibly proud I am of the guys. We gave everything and are really a family.'

How did the players feel?

The players were emotional after the match. Bacuna said: 'When the referee blew the whistle, a lot came out for me.' He felt the pressure lift off him and was proud that Curaçao has been put on the map.

What's next?

Curaçao now has to look to the future. Chong hopes that Dick Advocaat will stay on as coach. He said: 'He's a great coach for me. None of this could have happened without him.'

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Last resultHonduras 2-1 Curaçao (2025-06-25)
Recent form0W-3D-2L (LDDDL)