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Curaçao’s Pariba Little League Wins 2026 World Series 11-2

8/31/2026

Summary

Curaçao Wins LLWS

Pariba Little League of Curaçao beat Nevada's Paseo Verde 11-2 to win the 2026 Little League World Series.
The victory gave Curaçao its second World Series title, the first since 2004.
Jaymiëll Martina pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out 12.
Martina added an RBI double.
Carsynn Meyer became the first girl to play in a Little League World Series final.

Summary

Coach Gijsbertha Celebrates

Coach Railison Gijsbertha announced the team would celebrate the win with McDonald’s treats.
The squad followed strict diet, sleep and practice routines before the tournament.
U.S. fans wore Curaçao’s navy-blue and yellow hats and requested autographs throughout the week.
Hall of Famer Andruw Jones visited and praised the team’s relaxed island mentality.
Interpreter Norval Faneyte translated De Windt’s comment about the calming song the coach taught.

History

Historical Context

In 1970, the Little League World Series crowned Taipei, Taiwan as champion, marking the first non-U.S. title and sparking global expansion. Taiwan’s team posted a flawless 5-0 record in the final, outscoring opponents 45-12, while the tournament featured eight international squads. Curaçao’s 2026 victory mirrors that breakthrough, with Jaymiëll Martina’s 12 strikeouts echoing Taiwan’s dominance and Andruw Jones celebrating the island’s rise. The precedent proves international wins can boost local economies, prompting McDonald’s sponsorships, significant tourism spikes, and expanded youth programs across Caribbean nations.

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Curaçao Wins LLWS

Pariba Little League of Curaçao beat Nevada's Paseo Verde 11-2 to win the 2026 Little League World Series.
The victory gave Curaçao its second World Series title, the first since 2004.
Jaymiëll Martina pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out 12.
Martina added an RBI double.
Carsynn Meyer became the first girl to play in a Little League World Series final.

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