Aruba dominate Macau to top Group B at FIFA Series 2026 in Rwanda

Kigali, March 26, 2026 — The FIFA Series 2026 in Rwanda kicked off with a strong statement as Aruba secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Macau at Kigali Pelé Stadium, immediately taking control of Group B. With maximum points and an impressive goal difference, Aruba set the early pace in the group and showed clear intent. The match started at a high tempo, with Aruba wasting no time in breaking the deadlock. Carlito Fermina, wearing the number 9 shirt, scored the opening goal in the 5th minute, becoming the first player to find the net in this edition of the FIFA Series in Rwanda. The 26-yea

Kigali, March 26, 2026 — The FIFA Series 2026 in Rwanda kicked off with a strong statement as Aruba secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Macau at Kigali Pelé Stadium, immediately taking control of Group B. With maximum points and an impressive goal difference, Aruba set the early pace in the group and showed clear intent. The match started at a high tempo, with Aruba wasting no time in breaking the deadlock. Carlito Fermina, wearing the number 9 shirt, scored the opening goal in the 5th minute, becoming the first player to find the net in this edition of the FIFA Series in Rwanda. The 26-year-old forward, who plays for Kozakken Boys in the Dutch third division, gave his side the perfect start. Aruba continued to dominate, and Jaybrien Romano quickly turned the match into a one-sided contest. The 24-year-old attacker, who plays for RKSV Halsteren in the Netherlands, scored twice in quick succession, first in the 13th minute and again in the 16th minute. His brace extended Aruba’s lead to 3-0 within the opening stages, leaving Macau with little chance to recover. In the second half, Aruba maintained their composure and control of the game. Their consistent pressure paid off again in the 64th minute when Van Kilsdonk, a 19-year-old player from NEC Nijmegen U21, added a fourth goal to seal a dominant performance. Macau managed to score a late consolation goal in the 87th minute through Lam Weng Kin, a 19-year-old player from Ching Fung, but it had no impact on the final outcome. With this result, Aruba move to the top of Group B with three points and a +4 goal difference, while Liechtenstein and Tanzania are yet to play. Macau, on the other hand, sit at the bottom after conceding four goals in their opening match. Overall, it was a clinical and dominant display from Aruba, sending a strong message to their group rivals as the FIFA Series 2026 continues in Kigali.