Matches canceled by referees' association
The football on Curaçao was still last night. The Curaçao Football Federation FFK regrets that the referees' association CFRA has canceled the matches at the last minute. The federation speaks of a one-sided action that has direct consequences for the clubs, players and fans.
Reason for the action
The reason for the action is a demand from the referees for a salary increase of no less than 100%. The FFK says that it takes the concerns seriously, but that such a significant increase cannot be implemented without a financial investigation.
Attempts to talk
Attempts to get together at the FFK headquarters for the tournament were thwarted at the last minute. The FFK calls on the referees to quickly get back into talks, so that the importance of the sport and the competition can come to the fore again.
Current situation
Currently, Curaçao is in 4th place in the World Cup with 1 point, 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from 3 games. The last game was a 0-2 loss to Ivory Coast on June 25, 2026. In the last 5 games, Curaçao has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Reaction from the FFK
The FFK says that the concerns of the referees are taken seriously, but that a salary increase of 100% cannot be implemented without a financial investigation.
