Dick Advocaat leads Curaçao in Glasgow before World Cup debut
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Dick Advocaat reflects on his successful tenure at Rangers as he brings Curaçao to Glasgow for a friendly match. The 78-year-old will become the oldest coach in World Cup history when his team faces Germany on June 14, 2026. Advocaat, recalling his past achievements in Scotland, discusses his aspirations for Curaçao’s World Cup appearance. This match serves as preparation ahead of the global tournament, marking a significant milestone for the Caribbean nation.
- •Dick Advocaat managed Rangers in the late 1990s
- •Curaçao will play Germany at the World Cup in 2026
- •Advocaat will be the oldest World Cup coach ever
- •The team is preparing through a friendly in Glasgow
- 4:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Dick Advocaat returns to Scotland with Curaçao before historic World Cup appearance
"Manager recalls Rangers tenure fondly before friendly Steve Clarke: Scotland should be qualifing regularly A smile flashed across the face of Dick Advocaat as he was reminded that, 27 years earlier to the day, he had watched his Rangers team complete a domestic treble at Hampden Park. “I was quite successful in this stadium, so you have to be careful tomorrow,” Advocaat said. Little could anyone have known in 1999 that in 2026 Advocaat would be bringing his World Cup-bound Curaçao to Glasgow for a friendly. During 11 minutes on Friday, Advocaat completed a verbal whistle-stop tour of everything from Martin O’Neill’s return to Celtic to his World Cup ambitions. At 78, it is remarkable to see Advocaat in this scenario. Reflections on the past in this city were inevitable. He will become the oldest coach in World Cup history when Curaçao face Germany on 14 June. Continue reading...
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