Dick Advocaat resigns to prioritize daughter's health over World Cup

Feb 23, 2026, 1:00 AM40

(Update: Feb 23, 2026, 1:05 PM)

Dick Advocaat

Dutch association football player and manager

Curaçao

island country in the Caribbean, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

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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.

Dick Advocaat

Dutch association football player and manager

Curaçao

island country in the Caribbean, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

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