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Curaçao World Cup 2026 team guide

Smallest nation to reach a World Cup will be guided by the oldest coach in Dick Advocaat

The Guardian - UK

First contact: Curaçao’s rise to the global stage

Curaçao will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the first instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the smallest nation to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.

Radio France Internationale

How every Scotland player performed as Hampden send-off ends in style for hosts

Scotland faced Curacao at Hampden, as Clarke's side played their final game at Hampden before the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

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Five talking points as Rangers duo fire Scotland to World Cup warm-up win at Hampden

Rangers duo Findlay Curtis and Lawrence Shankland scored three goals between them as Scotland beat Curacao at Hampden this afternoon.

The National (Scotland)

How to watch Scotland vs Curaçao: Free Streams & TV Channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up match

All the ways to watch Scotland vs Curaçao live streams online – including for FREE – in one of the last friendlies before the World Cup 2026 gets underway.

TechRadar

Steve Clarke keen to blood Scotland's next generation and secure 2030 World Cup spot

Steve Clarke has vowed to blood a new generation of Scotland player and get the national team to the 2030 World Cup after signing a four year deal.

The National (Scotland)

Ryan Christie channelling pain of Euro failures as he targets World Cup last 32 spot

Ryan Christie has admitted the pain of failing to qualify for the knockout rounds at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 will spur him on at the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

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It was a great idea: Dick Advocaat recalls plan to move Celtic and Rangers to England

Ex-Ibrox manager Dick Advocaat recalled an ambitious plan to move Celtic and Rangers to England as he returned to Hampden with Curacao today.

The National (Scotland)

Dick Advocaat returns to Scotland with Curaçao before historic World Cup appearance

Dick Advocaat has warned that Curaçao are capable of causing surprises at this summer’s World Cup ahead of their friendly against Scotland at Hampden Park

The Guardian - UK

Scotland opponents branded 'amateurs' by own manager ahead of World Cup warm-up

The National (Scotland)

Tiny island nation ready to be ‘giants at the World Cup’ ahead of Germany clash

Curaçao are set to compete at the World Cup for the first time ever this summer

The Independent UK

Juninho Bacuna on making World Cup history, Dick Advocaat, Rangers and Steven Gerrard

Juninho Bacuna on making World Cup history with Curacao, the Dick Advocaat effect, what happened at Rangers and Steven Gerrard.

The National (Scotland)

How Curacao Achieved the Impossible, Made World Cup History

The tiny Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela is the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

I could've signed for Arsenal but chose Rangers and my spell was 'unbelievable'

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Rangers hero Dick Advocaat refuses Curucao explanation ahead of Scotland clash

Sports Illustrated

Curaçao 2026 World Cup Preview: The Dreamers Who Have No Fear

Curaçao is experiencing nothing short of a fairytale, one that reaches its climax with a maiden World Cup appearance this summer.

The Guardian - UK

‘The excitement is already there’: Fred Rutten ready to lead Curaçao to the World Cup

The Dutchman, who succeeded Dick Advocaat, was once offered the assistant’s role to Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

FourFourTwo

Ex-Sunderland manager misses World Cup due to personal issues after historic qualification

Former Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat will miss the 2026 World Cup after guiding Curacao to the tournament for the first time in the island's history

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The Independent UK

Manager of smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup resigns due to daughter’s health

Dick Advocaat led Curacao to the 2026 World Cup but will not be in the dugout at this summer’s tournament

FourFourTwo

Curacao squad World Cup 2026: Dick Advocaat's latest selection ahead of a historic Finals debut

The Curacao World Cup 2026 squad will make history as the nation's first-ever representatives in the competition

The Guardian - UK

Fifa bingo! World Cup playoff draw checks all boxes as Irelands and Wales plot paths

In today’s Football Daily: Numerous ornate plinths bearing see-through bowls

The Guardian - UK

‘An impossibility made possible’: how tiny Curaçao made World Cup history

Caribbean island nation is the smallest to reach the finals tournament after appointing the wily coach and drawing on diaspora

International Business Times UK

Curaçao Become Smallest Country by Population to Qualify for World Cup after Forcing Jamaica to a Draw

Curaçao will be playing for the first time ever in the FIFA World Cup after qualifying for the tournament via a draw against Jamaica

The National (Scotland)

Manchester United legend says he would love to manage Celtic or Rangers one day

Manchester United hero Jaap Stam has revealed he keeps a close eye on Scottish football.

FourFourTwo

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