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Dick Advocaat returns to Scotland with Curaçao before historic World Cup appearance
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Curacao's Dutch connection suggests they should not be underestimated
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Curaçao World Cup 2026 team guide
Smallest nation to reach a World Cup will be guided by the oldest coach in Dick AdvocaatThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June.