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Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?

For the first time in history, soccer’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2026, marking one of the most radical changes ever made to the tournament.

The Conversation · Jun 7

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 · Jun 4

First contact: Cape Verde's rise to the global stage

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

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4

The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup: Groups, fixtures and European kick-off times

Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know.

Euronews · May 30

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 · May 27

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 · May 21

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.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Messi, mascots, tickets and Trump: 48 questions for the 48-team World Cup

After Tuesday’s playoff matches decided the final six spots, the tournament field is set. We answered 48 questions as the countdown to 11 June begins

The Guardian - US · Apr 1

FBI offers new $25,000 reward for missing woman 28 years after disappearance: The curious case of Amy Bradley

Nearly 28 years after Amy Bradley vanished from a Caribbean cruise ship, the FBI has renewed efforts to solve the case, offering a $25,000 reward for information. Despite decades of reported sightings and a parallel family-led investigation, no definitive evidence has emerged. The Bradley family continues to insist she was…

The Times of India · Mar 29

Three uncapped players called up for final home Socceroos friendlies before World Cup

Tony Popovic said he did all he could to convince Adrian Segečić to play for the Socceroos and repeated the maxim that he won’t be ‘selling the shirt’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19