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Curaçao Coach Tells Players 'Don't Be Nervous' To Play Germany

  • Curaçao (population ~150,000) makes history as the smallest country ever to play at the World Cup, debuting against four-time champions Germany.
  • Coach Dick Advocaat keeps the team relaxed — "be yourself" — while players study Germany and insist they’re here to compete, not just participate.
  • The squad projects a tight-knit, joyful vibe with music, family and dozens of relatives traveling to cheer them on.
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