Curaçao 2026 World Cup Guide: Smallest Nation, Oldest Coach
Smallest World Cup nation Curaçao (pop. 156K) debuts with oldest coach (Advocaat, 78) vs Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast after unbeaten qualifying.
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Smallest World Cup nation Curaçao (pop. 156K) debuts with oldest coach (Advocaat, 78) vs Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast after unbeaten qualifying.
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