Cura\u00e7ao’s selection has achieved an unprecedented feat, becoming the smallest country to qualify for the final phase of a World Cup. The Caribbean team secured its place after a 0-0 draw in the last matchday of the Concacaf qualifiers.<\/p>\n
This island, with a population of only 156,115 inhabitants and an area of 444 square kilometers, has surpassed the record previously held by Iceland.<\/p>\n
Cura\u00e7ao, led by former Premier League coach Dick Advocaat, who was absent from the match against Jamaica for personal reasons, completed an undefeated qualifying campaign.<\/p>\n
On their way to qualification, the team achieved an impressive 7-0 victory over Bermuda, securing their participation in the tournament to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada next summer.<\/p>\n
The group stage draw, where Cura\u00e7ao will learn its rivals for its historic first participation in a World Cup, will take place on December 5th at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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