"After a fairytale qualification journey, this tiny Caribbean island nation will make its World Cup debut next month. The tiny Caribbean island of just over 150,000 people and covering only 443 square kilometres (171 square miles) will become the smallest country ever to compete at a FIFA World Cup when the 2026 tournament kicks off on June 11. It is 60km (37 miles) off the coast of Venezuela. Willemstad, in the south of the island, is the capital."
Curacao, a self-governing entity within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, will make its FIFA World Cup debut in 2026 on June 11. The island nation has a population of just over 150,000 and covers 443 square kilometres, making it the smallest country ever to compete at the tournament. Curacao is located about 60 km off the coast of Venezuela, with Willemstad as its capital. Curacao secured qualification through two challenging CONCACAF rounds, playing 10 matches, winning seven, and finishing unbeaten. In the second round, Curacao remained unbeaten while scoring 15 goals against Barbados, Aruba, Saint Lucia, and Haiti. In the final round, Curacao drew 0-0 with Trinidad and Tobago, beat Bermuda 3-2, defeated Jamaica 2-0, drew 1-1 with Trinidad and Tobago, and continued with further results to earn the final ticket.
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