Fascinating football facts including: Curaçao, with a population of just 150,000 people, became the smallest nation ever to compete — and score — in a men’s FIFA World Cup.. A record 10 African nations are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most Africa has ever sent to a single tournament in history..
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Did you know? Curaçao, with a population of just 150,000 people, became the smallest nation ever to compete — and score — in a men’s FIFA World Cup.
The Caribbean island nation, with a land area of only 171 square miles, made their historic debut at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
In doing so, they shattered a long-standing record for the smallest nation to participate in the tournament and added another milestone by becoming the smallest country to get on the scoresheet.
Their story is a remarkable testament to how football continues to grow across even the tiniest corners of the globe.
Category: Record | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
Did you know? A record 10 African nations are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most Africa has ever sent to a single tournament in history.
The expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams has given African football its biggest-ever platform, with four African nations making their World Cup debuts in North America.
Countries such as Ghana, Morocco, South Africa, DR Congo, and Cape Verde have already produced memorable performances against some of the world’s established football powers.
With Nigeria notably absent, other African nations are carrying the continent’s pride — and so far, they are delivering.
Category: Stat | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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