Germany faces Curacao in World Cup match featuring youngest, oldest coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Curacao and Germany compete in the World Cup on June 14 in Houston. The match features Dick Advocaat, 78, as the oldest coach in World Cup history, and Julian Nagelsmann, 38, as the youngest. Advocaat led Curacao to its first-ever World Cup, while Nagelsmann is seen as a thriving young talent in coaching. Both coaches expressed mutual respect ahead of the game, with Advocaat optimistic about Curacao's chances against the favored Germans. The match is viewed as a significant moment in World Cup history with this unprecedented age gap between the coaches.
- •Match is set for June 14 in Houston.
- •Dick Advocaat is the oldest coach at 78 years.
- •Julian Nagelsmann, at 38, is the youngest coach.
- •Curacao is competing in its first World Cup.
- •Both coaches expressed respect for each other.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Germany vs. Curacao features World Cup's youngest and oldest coaches
"Curacao's Dick Advocaat is the oldest coach in the 2026 World Cup while Germany's Julian Nagelsmann is the youngest. There are 40 years between them.
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