More than Just a Liqueur: the Caribbean Island of Curaçao Wants to Go to the World Cup

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On Tuesday evening, at 8:00 PM local time, Curaçao hopes to qualify for the 2026 World Cup for the first time, playing against Jamaica. Never before has such a small country competed in the World Cup. Surprising both friends and foes, Curaçao will have to compete in the "match of the century" without national coach Dick Advocaat, who has returned to the Netherlands for personal reasons. Telesport reporter Steven Kooijman follows the Caribbean tr…

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Beaches, diving areas, great liqueur - the Caribbean island of Curaçao has so much to offer, but has never been known for football. This can change with the World Cup ticket. A Dutch globetrotter who takes advantage of colonial history should make it possible.

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At the 2026 World Cup there will be some premieres. Now a Caribbean island is preparing to qualify as the smallest country so far. With a globetrotter on the coach bench.