Curacao is making its World Cup debut as the smallest nation to ever qualify for the tournament. "We want to show the world who we are."

Curaçao arrive at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the tournament’s most extraordinary debutants: a Caribbean island of roughly 150,000 people, entering a competition that has never previously seen their flag.

Curaçao will make its World Cup debut this month as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament, thanks to its connection to the Netherlands.

How did the tiny Caribbean island of Curaçao qualify for the World Cup? The story behind its recruiting efforts.

As Haiti prepares to play in the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974, Brazilian missionaries in the Caribbean nation are planning to help local residents watch the matches.

Curacao is the smallest nation ever to participate in the FIFA World Cup - Mark Palmer takes an inside look at the island ahead of the tournament.

But the World Cup,” the fan cries. World Cup fans taking cruises don’t have to miss out on the action. The Miami Herald reached out to several large cruise companies this week to ask if they’re showing matches.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on Thursday, and 48 nations will compete for the biggest prize on the planet. Whether you're a die-hard supporter who has been counting down the days since the last whistle in Qatar 2022,