What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026
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- After a fairytale qualification journey, this tiny Caribbean island nation will make its World Cup debut next month.
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After a fairytale qualification journey, this tiny Caribbean island nation will make its World Cup debut next month.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo. The tiny island nation of Curacao is heading to its first-ever World Cup with big dreams [AFP]By Manasi Pathak Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026The ‘Blue Wave’ – the enviable nickname given to Curacao’s national football team – will soon be surging across to North America.
The tiny Caribbean island of just over 150,000 people and covering only 443 square kilometres (171 square miles) will become the smallest country ever to compete at a FIFA World Cup when the 2026 tournament kicks off on June 11.