Curaçao: World Cup start not at risk for ex-Bochum Locadia

First DFB opponent

For Germany’s opening opponent at the 2026 World Cup Curaçao, former Bochum professional Jürgen Locadia is available to start against the DFB team, despite concerns in the meantime: The 32-year-old was sent off in the friendly against Scotland last week. However, his ban has now been set for just one game. The 13-time national player can serve this in the final friendly against Aruba on Sunday.

Market value

J. Locadia

Center forward

200 € thousand

That from the Dutchman Curaçao, coached by Dick Advocaat, is taking part in a World Cup finals for the first time. The most valuable players in the squad are central defender Armando Obispo from PSV Eindhoven and Sheffield United’s Tahith Chong. The 82nd in the FIFA world rankings is only undercut by Iraq, Jordan and Qatar in terms of squad value with a view to the 48 World Cup participants. Curaçao had suffered defeats with a goal difference of 2:11 in the last three test matches against China, Australia and Scotland.