From a school bus to the World Cup. Curaçao's debutants surprise fans with their arrival at the Mundial
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
The Curaçao national team has already become one of the brightest stories of the 2026 World Cup, even before the tournament has kicked off. A video is going viral on social media, showing the Caribbean squad arriving at their training base in an old, windowless school bus.
The unusual means of transportation sparked a wave of jokes and comments among fans, but many pointed out that moments like these are what make the World Cup truly special.
This World Cup holds historic significance for Curaçao. The national team has qualified for the final stage of the tournament for the first time in its history, becoming one of the major sensations of the qualifiers. What's more, with a population of about 150,000, Curaçao is the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament.
At the World Cup, the team will compete in Group E, facing Germany, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast.
