June 9, 2026

Tahith Chong

June 9, 2026 · curaw

Tahith Chong

The Origin

Born in Willemstad, Curaçao, Tahith is a true yu di Korsou — the island in him from day one. After moving to the Netherlands as a child and coming through the Manchester United academy, he chose to represent the land of his birth.

The Journey

A forward who plays his club football for Sheffield United, Tahith carries the island’s ambition up the pitch in Dick Advocaat’s historic World Cup squad.

The Island Heart

Representing Curaçao at a first-ever World Cup is about proving that a small island can stand on the biggest stage of all. Ban Kòrsou!

Blue Wave pick

When the work is done, our Blue Wave pick to pair with Tahith’s story is the colours of Carnival. Discover Curaçao →

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