Curaçao will make history at the 2026 World Cup by becoming the smallest nation in terms of population and land mass to ever participate. The history books will forever remember June 14, 2026, as a landmark day for Curaçao, and its opening game is one that won’t be forgotten in a hurry—four-time champion Germany await for a mouthwatering showdown in Houston. The players who got Curaçao to the tournament have already secured legendary status, but those who turn out in North America will hope to leave a lasting impression—one that proves that the Blue Wave are worthy of a place at the World Cup and are not just here to make up the numbers. The Road to the World Cup Qualification record : 7W-0L-3D Goals for / against:  28 / 5 Top scorer:  Gervane Kastaneer (5) Assist leaders:  Jearl Margaritha, Kenji Gorré, Leandro Bacuna (3) With Mexico, Canada and the U.S. not participating in the Concacaf qualifiers, Curaçao surprisingly took on the role of regional powerhouse.…