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Curacao Coach Rutten Resigns One Month Before World Cup

5/12/2026

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The Curacao Football Federation announced that Fred Rutten resigned on May 12, 2026, one month before the World Cup.
Rutten said he stepped down to protect stability within the national team.
The federation said it will decide on a replacement on Monday.
Rutten was appointed in February after former coach Dick Advocaat left for personal reasons.
Under Rutten, Curacao lost 5-1 to Australia and 2-0 to China in March.

History

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Carl Brown, born 1950, is a Jamaican former footballer who later became manager of the national team. His involvement illustrates the development of football in Jamaica, a sport that has grown from modest local roots to broader regional significance within the Caribbean. His career spanned both playing and coaching roles, influencing younger athletes and contributing to the sport’s local popularity.

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The Curacao Football Federation announced that Fred Rutten resigned on May 12, 2026, one month before the World Cup.
Rutten said he stepped down to protect stability within the national team.
The federation said it will decide on a replacement on Monday.
Rutten was appointed in February after former coach Dick Advocaat left for personal reasons.
Under Rutten, Curacao lost 5-1 to Australia and 2-0 to China in March.

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