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Ex-Rangers boss set to become octogenarian manager after signing new contract

Former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat looks set to become an octogenarian manager after signing a new deal with Curacao. Advocaat became the oldest boss…

The National (Scotland)

Ivory Coast advance as Pepe scores twice to send Curacao home

PHILADELPHIA - Nicolas Pepe’s double sealed Ivory Coast’s first trip to the World Cup elimination rounds with a 2-0 victory ‌over Curacao on Thursday to finish second in Group E.

Bangkok Post

Curacao vs. Cote d’Ivoire—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Both nations are still dreaming of a first trip to the knockout stage.

Sports Illustrated

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Curacao vs Ivory Coast: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds

Ivory Coast are on brink of the knockouts but face a spirited Curacao side

Evening Standard

Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country?

Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among national-team coaches, long waits between World Cups, and Dave Beasant revisionism

The Guardian - UK

Curacao goalkeeper puts on masterclass for first ever World Cup point

Eloy Room kept a clean sheet vs Ecuador to secure a point for Dick Advocaat's troops.

The National (Scotland)

World Cup 2026 highlights and moments missed overnight: Curacao make history as Eloy Room sets new record

Fans Stateside were treated to more standout matches, but what did UK watchers miss out on?

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Who is Eloy Room? How Curacao goalkeeper made history with 15-save performance

The 37-year-old spent most of his career playing as a back-up goalkeeper in the Netherlands but became Curacao royalty in Kansas City on a historic night for the Caribbean nation

The Independent UK

Goalie's 15 saves as tiny Curacao earn historic draw

One man stood tall between Ecuador and Curacao's first-ever World Cup point. He did not let his tiny nation down.

AAP

Room shuts door as Curaçao claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador

Eloy Room produced a famous display in goal, with 15 saves, to help Curaçao hold off Ecuador and claim a 0-0 draw

The Guardian - UK

Heroic Eloy Room breaks goalkeeper record to help Curacao create history in first World Cup point

The goalkeeper made the most saves (15) ever in a 90-minute World Cup match, with Ecuador held to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City

The Independent UK

Curacao's 1st World Cup goal sparks belief before Germany's floodgates open

Curacao achieved a historic World Cup debut, scoring its first tournament goal against Germany. Despite a strong first half, the team lost 7-1. Coach Dick Advocaat expressed pride in the team's performance and the joy it brought to their nation. The experience gained will be crucial for their upcoming matches…

The Economic Times

Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston

HOUSTON: Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match ‌where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion for the island nation.

Bangkok Post

Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny Curacao play Germany in a true World Cup fairytale.

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The Independent UK

Curacao: How a tiny Caribbean island defied the odds to become the World Cup’s smallest nation

The NRG Stadium where Curacao meet Germany on Sunday could hold half of the tiny Caribbean island’s population, but they have reached their first World Cup against the odds after

The Economic Times

Only a win will do against Curacao as Germany kick off FIFA World Cup campaign

Germany begins its World Cup campaign against Curacao. The four-time champions seek a strong opening win to restore their international standing. Germany is on a winning streak and aims to top its group. Curacao's coach acknowledges Germany as clear favorites. Germany's goal is to be difficult to beat and advance…

The Guardian - UK

‘Everyone is welcome with us’: Curaçao want you along for their first World Cup ride

The smallest nation ever to compete in the tournament celebrate the long adventure that got them there, and remember those who cannot be there to enjoy it with them

Sports Lens

Curacao World Cup Odds: Group E Debut Betting Preview

Curacao World Cup odds sit at +250000 to win it all. Making their debut in Group E with Germany, find out where the value really lies.

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FourFourTwo

Curacao, the tiny nation ready to paint the World Cup blue

With a population of just 155,000 people, Curacao will be the smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup this summer. FourFourTwo visited the island to find out how they've made it

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Guardian - UK

Curaçao World Cup 2026 team guide

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

Radio France Internationale

First contact: Curaçao’s rise to the global stage

The National (Scotland)

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)

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.

TechRadar

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.

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