Curaçao prepares for World Cup 2026 under coach Dick Advocaat
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Curaçao, the smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup, is gearing up for the tournament starting June 11. The team is set to be managed by Dick Advocaat, who holds the distinction of being the oldest coach in the competition. This announcement is part of a greater series of previews leading up to the World Cup, which features 48 qualified teams. As the tournament approaches, Curaçao aims to showcase its footballing talents on a global stage.
- •Curaçao is the smallest nation to reach a World Cup.
- •Dick Advocaat is the oldest coach in the tournament.
- •The tournament kicks off on June 11.
- •Curaçao is part of a series of World Cup team previews.
- 3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Curaçao World Cup 2026 team guide
"Smallest nation to reach a World Cup will be guided by the oldest coach in Dick Advocaat This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
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