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Dick Advocaat tearfully celebrates Curaçao's first World Cup goal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:33 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Dick Advocaat tearfully celebrates Curaçao's first World Cup goal

Summary

Curaçao's head coach Dick Advocaat, 78, shed tears on the touchline during his team's World Cup match against Germany in Houston. Advocaat's emotional display came after Livano Comenencia scored the country's first-ever World Cup goal in the 21st minute. Despite falling behind, Advocaat's tears are seen as an expression of vulnerability rather than weakness, reflecting a broader acceptance of emotional intelligence in sports. The match continued with Germany eventually leading 7-1.

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Key Details

•Dick Advocaat is the oldest coach in World Cup history.
•Curaçao is the smallest nation to reach a World Cup.
•Livano Comenencia scored Curaçao's first World Cup goal.
•Curaçao's match against Germany is ongoing.
•Germany later scored multiple goals, leading 7-1.

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7:33 PMYahoo Sports — The Oldest Coach In World Cup History Wept On The Touchline. His Tears Were Emotional Intelligence In Action.

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The oldest coach in World Cup history cried on the touchline. Here's why his tears were a masterclass in emotional intelligence and vulnerability.
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