It's what the FIFA World Cup is all about.

Curaçao kept its dreams alive by entering Tuesday's qualifying game against Jamaica just needing to avoid a loss. A draw would be enough to fulfill a lifetime achievement.

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And that's exactly what Curaçao did, as it held Jamaica to a scoreless draw to punch its ticket to the 2026 World Cup. It's the team's first ever qualification along with becoming the smallest ever nation by population to make the quadrennial tournament.

An island dream! Curaçao qualify for their first-ever #FIFAWorldCup . 🇨🇼🤩 #WeAre26 pic.twitter.com/QXsBTbNjzh — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 19, 2025

Curaçao joined Panama and Haiti as the three automatic CONCACAF berths for th

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