Letters That Unite: Gervane Kastaneer (Curacao)

Media assets available – Letters That Unite: Gervane Kastaneer (Curacao)  

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicked off on Thursday, 11 June – but every player’s journey to that moment began long before the opening whistle, shaped by the people who stood beside them along the way.

In the latest edition of “Letters That Unite”, Curacao Forward, Gervane Kastaneer sits down to read a heartfelt letter from his father. Through his moving words he expresses immense pride in his son and the remarkable resilience he showed in overcoming a challenging injury. 

Gervane’s father emphasizes that as his son steps onto the stage for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, his whole family and the entire nation are united in support behind him.

“Letters That Unite” is a FIFA digital series that highlights the human stories behind the game – the relationships, sacrifices and support systems that shape every player’s journey.

By giving a voice to those closest to the players, the series captures the emotion, resilience and unity that define football at its highest level. It brings to life FIFA’s belief that Football Unites the World, showing how the FIFA World Cup™ connects people across generations, cultures and continents through shared passion and memories that last a lifetime.

Editorial assets, including video, transcripts and the original letters, are available for Sebastian Berhalter (USA), Alisson (Brazil), Ricardo Rodríguez (Switzerland) and Andy Robertson (Scotland). To access, please visit the FIFA Media Hub links below:

• Letters That Unite - Sebastian Berhalter (USA)

• Letters That Unite – Alisson (Brazil)

• Letters That Unite – Ricardo Rodríguez (Switzerland)

• Letters That Unite – Andy Robertson (Scotland)