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Dr Suzanne Huurman leads Curacao's medical team at 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:35 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Dr Suzanne Huurman leads Curacao's medical team at 2026 World Cup
Summary

Dr Suzanne Huurman serves as head of medical staff for Curacao's men's national football team at the 2026 World Cup, marking a historic moment as she is the only female in a group of 48 men. Curacao, the smallest team by population in this tournament, qualified unbeaten, recording seven wins and three draws. Huurman faces challenges in a male-dominated field and hopes to see increased female representation in sports medicine. She shares insights on the barriers women face while working in elite sports and supports new FIFA regulations aiming to enhance diversity in coaching and medical staff roles.

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  • •Dr Huurman is the only female head of medical staff at the World Cup.
  • •Curacao qualified for the tournament unbeaten with seven wins, three draws.
  • •She has previously worked with notable teams like Real Madrid and PSV Eindhoven.
  • •New FIFA regulations require female representation in medical staff and coaching.
  • •Curacao's next match is against Ecuador, taking place in Kansas.
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  • 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
  • 12:35 PMBBC Sport — Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
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Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.

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Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.

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