Curacao prepares for World Cup debut against Germany in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Curacao, the smallest nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, is set to make its debut against Germany on June 14, 2026. With a population of approximately 150,000, the Caribbean island secured its place by winning Group B in the CONCACAF qualifying process. Head coach Dick Advocaat, making history as the oldest World Cup coach, previously stepped away due to personal reasons but returned in May 2026. Curacao's matches in the tournament will take place in the U.S., specifically in Houston, Kansas City, and Philadelphia.
- •Curacao qualifies as part of the CONCACAF process with 3 wins and 3 draws.
- •Dick Advocaat returns as head coach after a brief leave of absence.
- •Matches will be held in Houston, Kansas City, and Philadelphia.
- •Curacao comprises mainly Dutch diaspora players representing their ancestral homeland.
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