Dick Advocaat: Curaçao Beats Aruba in Friendly Ahead of World Cup

The friendly took place at the Stadion Curaçao on May 23, with Curaçao dominating possession and scoring early. Advocaat praised his side's defensive organization and highlighted the importance of building confidence before the qualifiers.

Aruba, fielding several debutants, used the match to gain experience against a higher‑ranked opponent. Both teams will next face regional rivals in preparation for the 2026 World Cup campaign.