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Curaçao extends coach Dick Advocaat contract through July 2027

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Curaçao extends coach Dick Advocaat contract through July 2027
Summary

The Curaçao football federation announced on Wednesday that head coach Dick Advocaat has signed a contract extension keeping him with the national team through July 2027. The 78-year-old manager previously led the squad during its first appearance at the World Cup this summer, where he became the oldest coach in the tournament’s history. Curaçao finished at the bottom of Group E in that competition, earning a lone point from a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. Advocaat had originally resigned in February due to family health concerns before returning to his post in May. The federation cited a desire for stability as the primary driver behind the extension. Advocaat is scheduled to name his roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches this Friday.

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  • •Dick Advocaat signed a contract extension through the end of July 2027.
  • •Advocaat holds the record as the oldest coach in World Cup history at 78.
  • •Curaçao earned one point in Group E during the World Cup.
  • •The team will compete in the CONCACAF Nations League next.
Latest Updates
  • 5:57 PMESPN Soccer — Curaçao extend Advocaat's contract to July 2027
  • 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Dick Advocaat staying with Curacao national team through 2027 after extension
  • 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Curaçao extends veteran coach Dick Advocaat’s contract through July 2027
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WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao (AP) — Veteran coach Dick Advocaat has extended his contract with Curaçao until the end of July 2027, the country's federation said on Wednesday. The 78-year-old Advocaat coached at his third World Cup this summer, setting a record as the oldest coach in the tournament’s 96-year history. “Under Advocaat’s leadership, Curaçao has made important strides on the international stage,” the federation said, adding that it chose “continuity and stability” by offering him a contract extension.

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Despite being the oldest manager ever to coach a Men's World Cup match, the Dutch coach isn't done and signed up for another year with the Blue Wave.

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Veteran coach Dick Advocaat has extended his contract with Curaçao until the end of July 2027, the country's federation said on Wednesday.

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