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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's](/sport/football/articles/cn7p0d1mdrzo) national
teams. We will also witness history being made as [Curacao](/sports/2026/5/12/what-to-know-about-curacao-at-the-fifa-world-cup-2026) become the smallest-ever nation to play at the World Cup
national teams — up from 32 — will compete in the most inclusive group stage ever. That means a lot more underdogs and a greater chance that a few might break through to make history. While
national teams — up from 32 — will compete in the most inclusive group stage ever. That means a lot more underdogs and a greater chance that a few might break through to make history. While
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 Cup dream Some 18 players in the squad have represented
history Figure caption, Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point against Ecuador **As Ecuador forward Enner Valencia raced through on Curacao's goal inside the opening three minutes, the outcome seemed inevitable.** About
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's Eloy Room
team format. Among those are four nations that will be making their debut in North America: Curacao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup, fellow minnows Cape Verde, and Asian newcomers Jordan
nation ever to make it to a World Cup, in terms of geographical size and population - 158,000, which is only slightly bigger than my home city of Norwich. Sadly, Norwich never made
Nations champions Morocco](/sports/2026/3/28/morocco-claims-afcon-case-closed-despite-senegal-appeals-to-caf-and-cas) will look to repeat their heroics from 2022 and are likely to be the biggest challengers to Brazil. Scotland and Haiti will likely battle for third place, but they could also
nation on the rise in the CONCACAF region, winning their first World Cup two-legged qualifying tie against Montserrat in 2015. Two years later, the team qualified for the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the first
history, a football World Cup final will feature a half-time show, inspired by the NFL’s Super Bowl. Expect fireworks to light up the New York skyline when a pop party kicks off during
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
nation by size and population ever to have taken part in a World Cup – and the goals have flowed in 10 straight wins, this will be a far stiffer test. Curacao caused the German defence
nation ever, by size and population, to take part in the tournament - conceded seven against Germany in their opening game. "Of course, having more teams and lower-ranked sides has had an small impact
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 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
history. We have to assume this role." One player who knows the realities all too well is Woodensky Pierre, Haiti's only domestic-based player. The defensive midfielder was raised in the slum of Cite
Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. **Karen Warren/AP** Karen Warren/AP HOUSTON — Germany's seven-goal rout of Curaçao in [its World Cup opener](https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup) on Sunday was the perfect outcome to overshadow
History also favours the South Americans. Argentina have won each of their last six World Cup matches against African opponents, rebounding from their shock 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in 1990. Algeria, meanwhile, have enjoyed