Pro League and Eredivisie players amongst Suriname’s squad aiming for World Cup 2026 qualification | OneFootball

Suriname remain in with a chance of a historic qualification for the World Cup this summer. First, the side have to overcome Bolivia, another nation with a passion for football that is hoping to make their return to the tournament for the first time since 1994, which is ironically the previous time that the USA hosted the tournament. While they are joined by Mexico and Canada this year, Bolivia will likely see this is as a positive omen for them.

However, Suriname will be hoping to claim victory at the end of March in their qualification semi-final. The squad for the match has been announced and features a number of players from the Pro League and the Eredivisie. From the Pro League, Gyrano Kerk of Antwerp is the only representative. Kerk has had a decent season with Antwerp, with six goals and four assists in 21 games, close to his nine goals and six assists in 44 games last season.

The Eredivisie is heavily represented. FC Groningen goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen is involved, while defenders Djevencio van der Kust (Heracles), Dion Malone (Telstar) and Yannick Leliendal (Volendam) are also there. Second tier side RKC Waalwijk are also represented with Liam van Gelderen and new signing Jean-Paul Boëtius. Former QPR man Tjaronn Chery, now a veteran playing for NEC Nijmegen, is there and will bring some creative quality up top. Alongside Kerk in attack the side also have Go Ahead Eagles man Richonell Margaret to call upon.

Whoever wins the clash between Bolivia and Suriname in Guadalupe on the 26 of March will then face Iraq in the final a few days later.

GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson