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In association football, Curaçao, the smallest nation to qualify for a FIFA World Cup

In association football, Curaçao, the smallest nation to qualify for a FIFA World Cup, make their tournament debut and score their first-ever goal in a 7–1 defeat against Germany.

By Belfast Herald Sport2 min read

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In association football, Curaçao, the smallest nation to qualify for a FIFA World Cup, make their tournament debut and score their first-ever goal in a 7–1 defeat against Germany.

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