Curacao makes its World Cup debut as it plays Germany in a Group E match on Sunday in Houston. Both outlets report that the Netherlands-born coach Dick Advocaat will lead the team at age 78, becoming the oldest manager ever to serve on the bench at a World Cup. Curacao’s participation marks the first appearance for the island nation in the tournament, positioning the match as a high-profile opening against one of the established teams in the group. The Express Tribune characterizes the matchup as a chance for Curacao to surprise Germany, while the Cyprus Mail focuses on the historical aspect of Advocaat’s appointment and age record. Sources agree that Advocaat’s role also ends a “musical chairs” dynamic among existing record-holders for the oldest World Cup coaches. Overall, the coverage centers on Curacao’s debut and Advocaat’s landmark status, alongside the anticipation of Curacao competing against a traditional powerhouse in Germany.