Dick Advocaat is close to guiding Curacao to their first ever World Cup finals appearance [Getty Images]Players from the tiny but beautiful Caribbean island of Curacao are 90 minutes away from creating World Cup history. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThey would become the smallest nation ever to play at the World Cup. "We're certain to just give our all to qualify for the World Cup. Advocaat aims for another World Cup at 78Dick Advocaat took charge of the Curacao national team in January 2024 [Getty Images]The man who has taken Curacao to the brink of the World Cup is one of the most experienced managers in the game. To qualify for the World Cup would be of remarkable significance and would really lift the spirits."