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For the first time for many years Germany is not among the top favourites to win the World Cup trophy. The fact is, a four-time world champion is facing a true underdog. The team managed by former Bundesliga coach Dick Advocaat is ranked 82nd in the FIFA world rankings. However, measured by population size, there has never been a smaller country at a World Cup. It would therefore be a sensation if the massive underdog were to score a goal. Curacao remained undefeated in the World Cup qualifiers and, thanks to a defensively solid and results-oriented style of play, surprisingly secured direct qualification for the finals. The main reason for their success was coach Dick Advocaat, who subsequently had to resign for personal reasons. However, after disagreements with his successor Fred Rutten, he has now returned to the reins of the underdog team. Curacao hopes to cause an upset with the former Bundesliga coach at the helm. Even scoring a goal in World Cup group would be considered a major achievement. On the other hand, the German national team not only possesses significantly higher individual quality, but also arrives brimming with confidence after a strong winning streak. Germany will control the game from the outset and take control in the first half.
