Has Juriën Gaari played in a World Cup before?

2026 will be Curaçao's World Cup debut or return after a long absence.

What position does Juriën Gaari play?

Juriën Gaari plays as a defender for Curaçao at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Curaçao in at the 2026 World Cup?

Curaçao are in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Germany, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire.

When does Curaçao play at the World Cup?

Curaçao's first match is on 2026-06-14 against Germany at NRG Stadium, Houston.

Juriën Gaari – Curaçao | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Juriën Gaari

Juriën Godfried Juan Gaari

Date of BirthDecember 23, 1993 (age 32)

Place of BirthKerkrade, Netherlands

Height / Weight183 / 74

PositionDefender

Current ClubWaalwijk

Career

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF	9	0	0
Friendlies	2	0	0
World Cup	2	0	0
CONCACAF Gold Cup	3	0	0
King's Cup	1	0	0
CONCACAF Nations League	6	0	0
All Competitions	23	0	0

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World Cup 2026

Group E →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Germany	3	2	0	1	6	6
2	Côte d'Ivoire	3	2	0	1	2	6
3	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	0	4
4	Curaçao	3	0	1	2	-8	1

2026-06-14Germany vs CuraçaoNRG Stadium, Houston→2026-06-20Ecuador vs CuraçaoArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City→2026-06-25Curaçao vs Côte d'IvoireLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia→

2026 tournament outlook

Juriën Gaari will represent Curaçao at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Curaçao have been drawn in Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-14 against Germany at NRG Stadium, Houston. As a defender, Gaari will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Curaçao's best World Cup finish is Debut (2026). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Curaçao at the 2026 World Cup

Juriën Gaari is part of the Curaçao squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Dick Advocaat, alongside T. Bodak, L. Bacuna, L. Comenencia, and J. Antonisse among the key players.

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