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dutchreview.comsports8 days ago
Curacao to Become Smallest Nation by Area and Population at 2026 World Cup
The Caribbean island of Curacao, population 158,000, will field a 26-player squad at the 2026 World Cup. Only one player was born on the island; the rest hold Dutch passports. Manager Dick Advocaat, 78, will be the oldest coach in tournament history.
bbc.co.uksports17 days ago
Northern Ireland beats Guinea 1-0 in Spain friendly
Northern Ireland fielded its youngest starting lineup on record and won 1-0 despite finishing with ten players. The result came against Guinea in La Linea.