Different rules for players from Curaçao. (Photo- INSTAGRAM/GETTY)
Curacao Team, FIFA World Cup 2026: The football team of Curacao, which stepped onto the stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time, has become a topic of discussion all over the world these days. This team, which registered its name in the history of the tournament by playing a historic draw against Ecuador on the field, has now surprised everyone outside the field as well. While many coaches even ban players’ phones during big tournaments like the World Cup, the coolest and most relaxed atmosphere in the world is being seen in the camp of Curaçao.
Different rules for players from Curaçao
A member of the medical staff of the Curaçao national team has made an interesting revelation. He told that during this entire World Cup tournament, players have been given full permission to share hotel rooms with their wives and partners. Usually, in big tournaments, players stay without their wives and partners, so that more attention can be paid to the game. But for Curaçao, the players have been given permission to live together.
This surprising decision of the team management is the result of the thinking of their experienced Dutch coach Dick Advocaat. Coach Advocate’s logic behind this exemption is quite simple but effective. He believes that such an environment should be created for the players where they can feel completely comfortable. The coach’s simple logic is that if the players remain mentally calm and happy, then their performance on the field will also be equally good.
The smallest country playing in the FIFA World Cup
Curaçao is the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup, with a population of just over 150,000. This team is currently at the bottom in Group E with 1 point. After suffering a crushing 1-7 defeat at the hands of Germany in their first match, they performed brilliantly to draw 0-0 with Ecuador. Now the Caribbean team will face Ivory Coast in its last group stage match.
