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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Curacao becomes smallest country to qualify

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Curacao Becomes Smallest Country To Qualify

By IANS News November 19, 2025 • 11:04 AM View: 157

The tiny Caribbean island of Curacao scripted one of the most extraordinary chapters in football history on Tuesday, becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

A resolute 0-0 draw against Jamaica in Kingston was all the Blue Wave needed to book their ticket, sparking celebrations across the island of barely 156,000 people.

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