Curaçao HubCuraçao qualifies for World Cup
Curaçao has achieved the impossible: the country is going into the history books as the smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup. The Curaçao players have an important talisman: Jairzinho Pieter.
The role of Jairzinho Pieter
Jairzinho Pieter was the goalkeeper of Curaçao and was the first to dream out loud of a World Cup with Curaçao. He passed away in 2019, but his chain is now an important talisman for the players.
Preparing for the World Cup
The Curaçao players are preparing for the World Cup. They have a prayer that they do every morning and before every game. Jeremy Antonisse says: 'We are really one big family. We pray every morning together, and before every game.'
The impact of Dick Advocaat
Dick Advocaat is the coach of Curaçao, but he could not be at the game against Jamaica due to personal circumstances. The players have used this as extra motivation. Antonisse says: 'That Advocaat could not be there, that was also extra motivation for us.'
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Curaçao - Jamaica | 1-0 |
The future for Curaçao
Curaçao has qualified for the World Cup and now has a good chance to go far in the tournament. The players are preparing for the next game and hope for a good outcome.
