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Dick Advocaat, at 78, returns to coach Curaçao in the 2026 World Cup after stepping down earlier this year due to family health issues. His comeback comes just weeks before the tournament, marking a significant moment in Curaçao's football history.
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Dick Advocaat, who helped Curaçao qualify for the 2026 World Cup before resigning due to the health of his daughter, will be back on the touchline when the tiny nation takes part in this summerâs tournament.
The 78-year-old Advocaat stepped down in February, three months after Curaçao secured qualification. The Curaçao Football Federation confirmed Advocaatâs return five weeks before the nationâs World Cup debut.
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Fred Rutten had replaced Advocaat and coached the team during its two March friendlies â defeats to Australia and China by a combined 7-1 scoreline. He resigned after "constructive discussions" with federation leaders.
Curaçao, the fourth World Cup team to change coaches since the December draw, are in Group E and will play Germany, and .
Dick Advocaat resigned due to the health issues of his daughter.
Curaçao's qualification marks a historic achievement as they become the smallest nation to participate in the World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup is set to take place in the summer of 2026.

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Advocaat has a long history of coaching at the club and international level. He managed the Netherlands to the quarterfinals at the 1994 World Cup â one of his three stints in charge of his home country. He also was at the helm when South Korea took part in the 2006 competition in Germany.
Advocaat's international résumé also includes stops with United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Russia, Serbia and Iraq.
When Curaçao kicks off against Germany in its opening match, Advocaat will become the oldest manager ever at the World Cup, passing Otto Rehhagel, who led Greece at 71 years old at the 2010 World Cup.