Suzanne Huurman, the team physician of the Curaçao national football squad, has been identified as the sole female head doctor among all participating nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to Gulf News, Huurman serves as the chief medical officer for the Curaçao national team, which is set to compete in the tournament scheduled to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. Her position makes her the only woman to hold the role of head doctor within any of the competing national delegations.

In her capacity as head doctor, Huurman is responsible for the overall medical care of players, including injury prevention, treatment coordination, and medical supervision during both training sessions and competitive matches. Gulf News notes that her appointment is notable within a professional environment where senior medical roles in national football programmes have historically been occupied predominantly by men.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament to feature an expanded field of 48 participating nations. Curaçao’s qualification represents the island territory’s debut appearance at the World Cup, providing additional context to Huurman’s appointment within the broader history of football on the island.

The party could not be reached for comment beyond the information contained in the source material published by Gulf News.