Piton Boyz's World Cup Dream Comes to a Heartbreaking End

Saint Lucia’s aspirations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a disheartening conclusion following a 4-0 rout against Curaçao in Willemstad over the weekend. This defeat positions the Piton Boyz at the bottom of Group C, while Curaçao's triumph at Stadion Ergilio Hato elevates them to the group's summit. A remarkable hat-trick by Dutch-born striker Gervane Kastaneer, currently with an Indonesian club, alongside a goal from Juninho Bacuna, secured Curaçao’s advancement to the third round of the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers. Kastaneer initiated the scoring in the 37th minute, allowing the hosts to enjoy a 1-0 lead at halftime and subsequently asserting their control in the second half.Haiti remains in the race, currently second in Group C on goal difference, as their upcoming match against Curaçao will determine the group champion. For Saint Lucia, this loss further complicates a challenging qualifying endeavor, having conceded an alarming 16 goals in four matches. Nevertheless, they still have the opportunity to face Barbados in their final Round Two qualifier on Tuesday.