Unimaginable miracle at World Cup 2026

The 2026 World Cup will see many tiny teams participate.

According to The Sun , at least three teams will be participating for the first time in the world's biggest football festival in the summer of 2026, including an island nation smaller than the city of Blackburn (UK). That is Curacao, with a population of only 155,000.

Under the guidance of veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, Curacao are very close to a historic ticket after a 2-0 win over Jamaica on October 11. Curacao's home stadium, Willemstad, has a capacity of just over 10,000 people, but the atmosphere shook the whole island.

Not only Curacao, Suriname - the homeland of famous Dutch players such as Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard or Virgil van Dijk, is also full of hope to create a historical milestone when competing fairly with Panama in the qualifying round of the North, Central America and Caribbean region (CONCACAF).

In Asia, Jordan and Uzbekistan officially won tickets to the World Cup for the first time in history, closing a decades-long dream. Meanwhile, in Africa, Cape Verde - the island nation nicknamed "Blue Shark", also made its name in history.

When FIFA decided to expand the tournament to 48 teams, President Gianni Infantino once said: "16 more teams means 16 more countries allowed to dream." Now that dream has come true, although many people are concerned that it could affect the quality of the game.

But for many football fans, seeing the smallest teams take to the biggest stage on the planet is the real beauty of the World Cup. It is where football gives a chance to even the smallest dreams.

Source: https://znews.vn/ky-tich-ngoai-suc-tuong-tuong-o-world-cup-2026-post1593919.html