Tiny island nation ready to be ‘giants at the World Cup’ ahead of Germany clash
Curaçao has made history by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time, becoming the smallest nation to do so. Led by 78-year-old coach Dick Advocaat, the team is proud of their achievement despite being considered underdogs. Their journey to the tournament included a strong performance in the qualifying rounds against various Caribbean teams.
- ▪Curaçao has a population of just 156,000 residents.
- ▪They secured their World Cup spot by finishing with a 4-0-0 record in the initial qualifying rounds.
- ▪Dick Advocaat will be the oldest coach in the tournament's history at 78 years old.
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