‘Small islands, big dreams:’ Curaçao looking to make World Cup history against Ivory Coast in Philly (opens original article in a new tab)

Curaçao, the smallest country by population and land mass, is making its World Cup debut in Philadelphia. The team, the Blue Wave, has advanced to the knockout rounds despite being considered underdogs. The team's coach, Dick Advocaat, is the oldest ever World Cup coach at 78 years old.

• Curaçao, the smallest country by population and land mass, is making its World Cup debut in Philadelphia.
• Curaçao's team, the Blue Wave, has advanced to the knockout rounds despite being considered underdogs.
• The team's coach, Dick Advocaat, is the oldest ever World Cup coach at 78 years old.