Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history
Curacao is set to make history as the smallest nation by population to compete in the FIFA World Cup. The team features a squad largely composed of Dutch-born players and is managed by 78-year-old Dick Advocaat.
Why it matters
Curacao's participation highlights the unique intersection of colonial history, sports migration, and the global reach of the World Cup tournament.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Curacao won all four games in their first qualifying group - and remained unbeaten in the second
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