Thousands of Curacao fans are traveling to Houston for the island nation's historic World Cup debut against Germany.

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For the first time in history, soccer’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2026, marking one of the most radical changes ever made to the tournament. Starting on June 11 in Mexico City, the tournament will be the longest and largest ever.

SONTJE HANSEN cannot wait to test himself against “crazy” Antonio Rudiger. But the 24-year-old Middlesbrough forward could be the mad one for believing Curacao can spring the biggest World Cup

When former Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna, his younger brother Juninho, and Sheffield United forward Tahith Chong take the field against the mighty Germans on Sunday at the FIFA World Cup, the people of the tiny island of Curacao will savour a historic moment.