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. In the nearly 100-year history of the World Cup soccer tournament, 80 countries have competed (plus a few that no longer exist). Four new ones will join the ranks this summer, including Curaçao. The tiny Caribbean island, which sits 40 miles off the ... [1609 chars]
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