Fred Rutten shares emotional story about Curaçao's missed World Cup
Fred Rutten, former coach of FC Twente, PSV and Vitesse, shares his emotional story about Curaçao's missed World Cup. He talks about the impact it has had on his life.
Rutten told presenter Wytse van der Goot in the Ziggo Sport-programma: "Imagine yourself in my shoes. I've just had a tough period and the World Cup didn't go well for me either. That's been really frustrating. I'd rather not talk about it anymore, because it's been."
Why it hurts so much
Rutten told that Curaçao's missed World Cup still affects him. He said it's hard for him to talk about the events that led to the missed World Cup. He said he's been affected as a person by the events. "As a person. When a moral compass is gone, it's hard to live."
What's next?
Rutten told that he ultimately drew his own conclusions and left. He said he wasn't pushed aside, but rather decided to put a point behind the collaboration. For Rutten, the chapter seems to be closed, but it's clear that the missed World Cup still hurts. Especially since a World Cup participation, which seemed within reach, ultimately slipped through his fingers.
Curaçao's current situation
Curaçao is currently 4th in the World Cup, with 1 point, 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses out of 3 games. They have a goal difference of -8. They are 5 points behind the leaders Germany. Their last result was a loss to Ivory Coast (0-2) on 25 June 2026. Their recent form is 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses out of the last 5 games.
