Dick Advocaat

Dutch association football player and manager

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Dick Advocaat resigns to prioritize daughter's health over World Cup
sport Feb 23, 2026, 1:00 AM
Dick Advocaat resigns to prioritize daughter's health over World Cup
  • Dick Advocaat, at the age of 78, resigned as head coach of Curacao to focus on his daughter's health issues.
  • Curacao is set to become the smallest nation ever to participate in the men's World Cup, with a population of approximately 156,000.
  • Advocaat's resignation is a significant milestone for the team as they prepare for their inaugural World Cup match against Germany in June 2026.
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