Historic Debuts
Curacao and Haiti make history with 2026 World Cup qualifications
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Curacao became the smallest nation by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica on November 18, 2025. Haiti secured their first appearance since 1974 with a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua the same day, despite ongoing challenges in their homeland. These milestones highlight the expanded 48-team tournament's opportunities for underdogs.
Unbeaten Chad topped the four-team table at the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025, securing first place with a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in the round-robin finale. The tournament in Berrechid, Morocco, marked historic debuts, including Afghan Women United's first international win. Chad and Libya will enter the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for the first time.