Dick Advocaat resigns as Curaçao head coach before country’s first World Cup campaign

Guardian Sport

by Reuters

February 23, 2026

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Dutch football legend Dick Advocaat has resigned as the head coach of Curaçao just weeks before the Caribbean nation makes its historic debut at the World Cup. The 78-year-old, who led the team to qualify for their first-ever World Cup, stepped down due to personal reasons, citing his daughter’s health as the primary factor in his decision. “Family is always above football,” Advocaat stated, emphasizing that while this was a difficult choice, it was ultimately self-evident. Advocaat’s departure leaves Curaçao

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/23/2026