The largest ever edition of the FIFA World Cup is underway in North America and it features some of the smallest nations in competition history.

This is the first time a World Cup quarter‑final has featured none of Germany, the Netherlands, Italy or Brazil. It’s a new ...

The U.S. and Sri Lanka share a rare distinction: Neither guarantees workers paid annual leave.

Competing for the first time, Curaçao is brimming with joy. Most of the Caribbean nation’s team was born and raised in the Netherlands, but residents say the players represent them. Soccer players and ...

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Curaçao's Livano Comenencia provided a highlight and hope for the smallest country in World Cup history.

How did the tiny Caribbean island of Curaçao qualify for the World Cup? The story behind its recruiting efforts.

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International soccer oftentimes can be a numbers game. No, not in terms of scorelines, but rather population. Unlike club competitions, international teams can only pick players who are from that ...