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Curacao set to make World Cup history in Germany test Curacao – the tiny Caribbean island
World Cup.** Dr Suzanne Huurman is only the third-ever female team doctor in the 96-year history of the tournament as head of medical staff for [Curacao
Cup history at the age of 78. ## Why so many Dutch-born players have declared for Curacao Figure caption, Gorre family on realising Curacao's World
World Cup history. ## Who are Curacao’s key players? Forward Gervane Kastaneer was Curacao’s top scorer
history Figure caption, Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point against Ecuador **As Ecuador
World Cup history. Germany settled early, Nmecha scoring a beauty in the sixth minute, receiving the ball from Florian Wirtz and curling it around a Curacao
history. While for others, it'll likely be the only chance to see them in action. Uzbekistan, Jordan, [Cape Verde](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/10/nx-s1-5796264/cape-verde-tiny-nation-massive-world-cup-dream) and [Curacao](https://www.npr.org/2025/11/19/nx-s1-5614157/curacao-to-cape-verde-small-nations-make-big-world-cup-history) are making their World Cup
history. While for others, it'll likely be the only chance to see them in action. Uzbekistan, Jordan, [Cape Verde](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/10/nx-s1-5796264/cape-verde-tiny-nation-massive-world-cup-dream) and [Curacao](https://www.npr.org/2025/11/19/nx-s1-5614157/curacao-to-cape-verde-small-nations-make-big-world-cup-history) are making their World Cup
Curacao to qualify is a great story - and so is the return of Dick Advocaat as their head coach. At 78, he is set to be the oldest coach in World Cup history
history attached. At 40 years and 12 days, he became the oldest player to appear in a nation's debut World Cup match, surpassing the record set on Sunday by Curacao
World Cup Final. Whether they advance as group winners, or limp through in the minor places, might well come down to the result in Toronto. A win against Ivory Coast would secure direct
Curacao 7-1.* Any team that scores seven in their opening fixture cannot be ignored - regardless of the (lack of) quality of the opposition. **5. USA** *Group D. Beat Paraguay 4-1.* Surprise inclusion
history. What once started as a mere 13-team World Cup has now expanded by nearly four times. From minnows to giants, there is a place for one and all in the new expanded format
Curacao](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ecuador-vs-Curacao-1781933229.png?w=769&resize=769%2C769&quality=80) ## What are the predictions for Germany vs Ivory Coast? Germany and Ivory Coast have met only once before, drawing 2-2 in a friendly in 2009. Germany have generally fared well
history for his country and in style, too. His finish was superb after he showed pace and power to create the opening in the 27th minute against Turkey in the Group D clash. "It doesn
history. The 23rd edition, which will be played in an expanded 48-team tournament, begins its 104 matches with Mexico against South Africa on Tuesday. Argentina are the defending champions, having lifted the trophy
history Yoane Wissa scored the DRC’s first-ever World Cup goal during their unexpected 1-1 draw with the team FIFA ranks fifth in the world – Portugal. The Newcastle United forward [headed home](/sports/2026/6/17/meet-yoane-wissa-who-scored-dr-congos-first-ever-goal-at-a-world-cup
History-1777297914](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-World-Cup-Winners-History-1777297914.png?quality=80) ## **Group K:** **Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia** Portugal and Colombia look like the strong favourites in this group, but do not count out playoff victors DR Congo or [debutants Uzbekistan
Curacao where the game eventually got away from them, not that many sides have been blown away so far." Jordan, [68th in Fifa's rankings,, external](https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men) opened their campaign with
history of Scottish football is loaded with really good and truly great players who have never had the privilege of playing at a World Cup. To go back in time - John Greig, Tommy Gemmell, Billy