Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history (opens original article in a new tab)

Curacao, a small Caribbean island, is set to make history by participating in the World Cup as the smallest nation by size and population, with a team composed mostly of Dutch-born players and a 78-year-old manager.

• Curacao, a Caribbean island with a population of 158,000, is making history as the smallest nation by size and population to participate in a World Cup.
• The team includes 26 players, with only one born on the island, and is managed by 78-year-old Dick Advocaat, the oldest World Cup manager.
• Curacao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands but has its own national team, with players primarily from the Dutch diaspora.