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Curacao: The Smallest Nation in History to Reach the 2026 World Cup
With a population of just over 150,000, Curacao has become the smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. Their fairytale run through CONCACAF qualifying earned them a spot at the 2026 tournament, where they will face Germany, Ecuador and Ivory Coast. The Blue Wave have defied all odds, rising from 150th in the FIFA rankings to 82nd and securing their place in history.