- Tiny Curaçao — population ~158,000 — shocked the soccer world by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup (smallest nation ever) after an unbeaten qualifying run capped by a draw in Jamaica.
- The team was built by recruiting players with Curaçaoan roots from the Netherlands (players like Eloy Room, Jurgen Locadia and Tahith Chong) through a grassroots, “family” approach led by coach Remko Bicentini.
- The island is buzzing as Curaçao prepares to face Germany, Ecuador and Ivory Coast in June — a feel-good story players hope will inspire future generations.
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