The island of Curaçao has announced an official public holiday in connection with an upcoming World Cup qualifying match, in which the national football team may secure a place in the knockout stage.

According to GoogleNewsNL, Curaçao is experiencing a period of heightened anticipation surrounding the fixture. Authorities have taken the decision to grant the population a day off in order to allow residents to follow the match.

The Curaçao national football team is reported to be in a position where a favourable result could grant access to the knockout phase of the World Cup qualification tournament. Further details regarding the precise date of the match and the opposing side were not specified in the available source material.

The decision to declare a public holiday reflects the broader social significance attributed to the national team’s performance in international competition on the island.

The relevant parties could not be reached for comment.