Curaçao prepares for World Cup debut against Germany in Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Curaçao will make its World Cup finals debut against Germany on June 14 in Houston. The Caribbean island, with a population of 156,000, becomes the smallest nation to compete in the tournament, breaking Iceland's record. Manager Dick Advocaat, at 78, will be the oldest coach in World Cup history. Curaçao's squad includes players with experience in European leagues, although former Brighton forward Jurgen Locadia will miss matches due to a red card. Curaçao aims to secure a place in the knockout stages from a competitive Group E, facing Ecuador and Ivory Coast after Germany.
- •Curaçao kicks off against Germany on June 14
- •Advocaat returns as manager after stepping back
- •Group E includes Ecuador and Ivory Coast
- •Locadia suspended due to red card
- •Curaçao seeks to advance as one of the top third-placed teams
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: Curaçao to write history as smallest ever World Cup nation
"James McClair, Football reporterCuraçao are gearing up for their World Cup finals debut, as the Blue Wave are set to become the smallest country ever to appear in the competition.The Caribbean island...
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