Curacao's 7-0 Win Tops Group B Before Jamaica Decider

Curacao moved within one point of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant 7-0 victory over Bermuda in a Concacaf final-round qualifier on Thursday at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire, Bermuda. The win propelled the Caribbean island nation to the top of Group B with 11 points from five matches, setting up a decisive clash with second-place Jamaica next week.

The match showcased Curacao's attacking prowess, as they led 2-0 at halftime with goals from brothers Leandro Bacuna and Juninho Bacuna in the first half. Substitute Jordi Paulina ignited the second half by converting a penalty in the 48th minute, followed by Sontje Hansen's strike in the 59th. Paulina added his second goal four minutes later, Arjany Martha made it 6-0 in the 82nd, and Roshon van Eijma rounded out the scoring in stoppage time. Bermuda, already eliminated and winless in the group, offered little resistance, remaining at the bottom with zero points.

Curacao's triumph reversed a slip in form during the November window, where they drew 2-2 with Trinidad and Tobago after earlier holding Jamaica to a 1-1 stalemate. The team had previously beaten Jamaica 2-0 and Bermuda 3-2 at home,...