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Curacao hosts Panama in the Concacaf Nations League on Thursday, November 12, with kickoff at 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM PT). In the United States, the match airs on Fox Sports 2 and TUDN and streams on FOX One, Fubo and ViX.
It is the first leg of a League A quarterfinal. The winner on aggregate reaches the Nations League Finals at SoFi Stadium in March 2027 and qualifies directly for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup.
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| Match | Curacao vs Panama |
| Date | Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM PT) |
| Competition | Concacaf Nations League (League A Quarterfinal, First Leg) |
| U.S. TV | Fox Sports 2, TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | FOX One | Fubo | ViX / ViX Premium on Prime Video |
| Venue | Stadion Ergilio Hato, Willemstad, Curacao |
Where to Watch Curacao vs Panama
FOX Sports carries the match in English on Fox Sports 2. The same feed streams on FOX One, and Fubo also carries Fox Sports 2.
In Spanish, the match airs on TUDN and streams on ViX. TelevisaUnivision’s official programming release confirms the rest of the tournament streams live in Spanish on ViX, and its November 12 streaming schedule lists this match.
Kickoff was moved to 8:30 PM local time in Willemstad, which is 7:30 PM ET. Some early listings still show the old time, so plan around 7:30 PM ET.
The second leg is on Sunday, November 15 at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City.
Why This Match Matters
Curacao was the best group winner in League A, taking 10 points from Group A. Panama was pre-seeded into the quarterfinals as one of the four highest ranked teams, so this is its first match of the edition.
The four quarterfinal winners advance to the Nations League Finals, scheduled for March 25 to 28, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. They also qualify directly for the 2027 Gold Cup.
The four losing teams drop into the Gold Cup Prelims, so even the loser of this series keeps a Gold Cup path. The direct berth and the Finals place are what is won here.
Recent Form
Concacaf Nations League matches only. Panama played no group matches as a pre-seeded team.
Curacao scored 12 goals in its four group matches. Dick Advocaat’s team won 4-3 at Costa Rica, beat Nicaragua 6-1 and Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 at home, and drew 1-1 at Trinidad and Tobago.
Panama’s Nations League campaign starts with this series. Thomas Christiansen’s team plays the return match at home three days later, so a controlled result in Willemstad sets up its preferred scenario.
Head-To-Head
Panama won the last meeting between the teams, a 2-1 Nations League win in Willemstad in October 2023. Yoel Barcenas and Jose Luis Rodriguez scored before a late Rangelo Janga reply.
The teams also drew 0-0 at this stadium in a World Cup qualifier in June 2021. That result sent Panama through 2-1 on aggregate.
What to Watch
Juninho Bacuna and Tahith Chong drove Curacao’s group campaign, and goalkeeper Eloy Room kept the team in its tightest matches. Curacao has turned Ergilio Hato into a difficult trip for bigger teams.
Panama is the more experienced knockout side, with a run to the Nations League final in 2025 on its record. How Christiansen manages a first match of the edition, away from home, is the tactical question of the night.
Prediction
Prediction: Curacao 1-1 Panama. Curacao’s home form and scoring run meet the quarterfinal’s most experienced traveler, and a level first leg suits both teams’ plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Curacao vs Panama kick off?
Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 4:30 PM PT). Kickoff in Willemstad is at 8:30 PM local time.
What channel is Curacao vs Panama on?
Fox Sports 2 carries the match in English in the United States, and TUDN carries it in Spanish.
Can I stream Curacao vs Panama?
Yes. The match streams in English on FOX One and Fubo, and in Spanish on ViX, including through ViX Premium on Prime Video.
Is Curacao vs Panama on ViX?
Yes. TelevisaUnivision’s official programming release confirms the rest of the Concacaf Nations League streams live in Spanish on ViX, and its November 12 streaming schedule lists this match.
When is the second leg?
The return match is on Sunday, November 15 at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City.
Can I watch Curacao vs Panama for free?
No free over-the-air U.S. broadcast is confirmed. Fox Sports 2 and TUDN are cable channels, and the streaming options are paid services.
