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Curaçao Makes History as Smallest Nation to Qualify for FIFA World Cup

Curaçao has etched its name in global football history by becoming the smallest nation by population to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. The Caribbean team secured its spot in the 2026 tournament with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica on Tuesday, completing the qualifiers undefeated and topping Group B with 12 points.

This historic achievement marks Curaçao’s first ever appearance at the World Cup, surpassing Iceland, which held the previous record with a population of just over 350,000 when it qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, Curaçao’s population stood at just 156,115 as of last January.

The feat has sparked celebrations across the nation and has been hailed as a remarkable milestone for small nations in international football. Fans and football analysts alike are now looking forward to seeing how this tiny but talented team will perform on football’s biggest stage.