Curaçao’s national football team, coached by Dick Advocaat, is preparing to face Germany in their first group stage match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Advocaat acknowledged Germany will dominate possession but emphasized Curaçao’s intention to exploit any space created by the German team. He stated the team aims to make the match as difficult as possible for their opponents, despite being a smaller nation. The 78-year-old coach drew a parallel to domestic Dutch football, noting that amateur teams sometimes defeat professional ones. This strategy focuses on maximizing opportunities against a significantly stronger opponent. The press conference took place in Houston ahead of Sunday’s match. Advocaat expressed belief in the possibility of an upset, highlighting the potential for any outcome in football.