Curaçao at the World Championships: An island of surprises and a record-breaking debut for Advocate

Curaçao at the World Cup: An island sensation and a record-breaking debut for Advocate 26 days before the World Cup. We have a unique debutant on the team: the team from Curaçao.

This island nation, with a population of less than Sizran (about 155,000 people), will become the smallest team in the history of this tournament. Leading the team is 78-year-old Dick Advocate. Their team will face Germany, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast. But just being able to make it to the World Cup is already a historic achievement and a true celebration. If you’re rooting for these guys… #WorldCup