Curaçao Names 26 Players for Historic World Cup Debut
Curaçao announces 26-player squad for historic first World Cup, with coach Dick Advocaat relying on talent like Juninho Bacuna and Tahith Chong, drawn in Group
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Curaçao announces 26-player squad for historic first World Cup, with coach Dick Advocaat relying on talent like Juninho Bacuna and Tahith Chong, drawn in Group
Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt has been ruled out of the World Cup after undergoing back surgery, dealing a blow to Louis van Gaal's defensive plans.
Ivory Coast's 26-man World Cup squad omits Wilfried Zaha, with four Premier League players and new recruit Ange-Yoan Bonny included for a tough Group E
Advocaat open to return as Curacao boss after Rutten resigns; Curacao face Germany on June 14. Advocaat, 78, would be oldest World Cup coach.
Dick Advocaat, 78, returns as Curacao's coach after Fred Rutten's resignation, set to become oldest ever at a World Cup. Curacao debuts vs Germany on June 14.
Barcelona retained La Liga with six double-digit scorers, led by Lamine Yamal. Joan García shone in goal. Flick's tactical flexibility fueled success.
FIFA modifies regulations to lift Otamendi's suspension, allowing him to play Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16-17. Caicedo also cleared
FIFA overturns World Cup suspensions for Argentina's Otamendi and Ecuador's Caicedo, allowing both key defenders to play their opening matches after successful
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo will play for Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup after a ban was overturned under a new FIFA regulation. The midfielder is now available
Curaçao's federation confirms Fred Rutten as World Cup coach despite player and sponsor support for Dick Advocaat's return. The team faces Germany, Ecuador
FIFA scraps suspension carry-over rule, clearing Argentina's Otamendi and Ecuador's Caicedo for their World Cup 2026 openers after qualifying red cards.
The Curaçao football federation (FFK) has decided to retain Fred Rutten as head coach for the 2026 World Cup, ignoring the wishes of players and sponsors who wanted Dick Advocaat to return.
Ecuador's LDU highlights São José do Rio Preto's tourist spots and warm welcome on social media before their CONMEBOL Libertadores match against Mirassol, featuring familiar Brazilian faces like coach Tiago Nunes and striker Deyverson.
The Netherlands will conclude their World Cup preparation with a friendly against Uzbekistan in New York on June 8, following a mini training camp and ahead of their tournament opener against Japan.