Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for World Cup
Summary
Curacao has qualified for the World Cup for the first time, becoming the smallest nation ever to do so. They secured their spot by drawing with Jamaica, and their coach, Dick Advocaat, will be the oldest to lead a team at the World Cup, at age 78.Key Facts
- Curacao qualified for their first World Cup after drawing with Jamaica.
- It is the smallest nation by population and area to ever qualify for the World Cup.
- The country's population is just over 150,000, and it has an area of 171 square miles.
- The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams instead of 32.
- Dick Advocaat, at 78, will be the oldest coach at a World Cup.
- Curacao became a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 2010.
- They achieved their qualification target despite not having their coach present at the game.
- Advocaat is known for coaching several national teams and major football clubs.
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