Dick Advocaat
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- Jul 25
Mark van Bommel named Belgium head coach on two-year deal through Euro 2028
The 49-year-old Dutchman succeeds Rudi Garcia, whose contract was not renewed after Belgium's World Cup quarter-final exit, and begins his role on 15 August.
- Jun 25
Ecuador stuns Germany 2-1, Ivory Coast eliminates Curaçao to reshape World Cup Group E
Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in East Rutherford, while Ivory Coast dispatched Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia, ending the debutants' campaign. Germany still topped Group E, Ivory Coast took second, and Ecuador squeezed through as one of the best third-place finishers.
- Jun 25
Ivory Coast beats Curacao 2-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage for the first time
A Nicolas Pepe double saw Ivory Coast past Curacao 2-0 in Philadelphia, booking a round-of-32 berth at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 21
Curaçao holds Ecuador to 0-0 draw for first World Cup point behind Eloy Room's 15-save record
Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves, a record for a 90-minute World Cup match, as Curaçao secured its first point at a finals with a goalless draw against Ecuador in Kansas City on Sunday.
- Jun 21
World Cup 2026: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room saves 15 in 0-0 draw with Ecuador, securing first point for tournament debutant
Curacao, the smallest nation by area to ever appear at a men's World Cup, held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City on Saturday, claiming its first point in tournament history.
- Jun 14
Germany routs World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 in Houston opener
Germany powered past World Cup newcomers Curaçao with a 7-1 victory in Houston, led by two goals from Kai Havertz.
- Jun 14
Germany thrashes Curaçao 7-1 as World Cup debutants score historic first goal
Germany opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 7-1 demolition of debutants Curaçao in Houston, though the Caribbean side will remember Livano Comenencia's historic equaliser.
