Dick Advocaat compares Curacao and Russian fans after defeat to Germany at 2026 World Cup
By OnzeActu · · 2 min read
Curaçao coach Dick Advocaat compared his country's supporters to those of Russia after the 7-1 defeat against Germany at the 2026 World Cup. He particularly mentioned the climatic and cultural differences which influence the behavior of fans.
On the first day of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Curaçao lost 7-1 against Germany in a very lopsided match. After the match, the coach of the Caribbean team, Dick Advocaat, spoke about the Curaçao supporters, whom he compared to those of Russia.
“Could you compare the fans of Curaçao and those of Russia? » he was asked. “They are a little different, just like the lifestyles in Curaçao and Russia are different,” he replied. “In Russia, the weather is not always favorable, while in Curaçao, the weather is always good, which is a game-changer,” he explained.
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Despite the heavy defeat suffered against an opponent of a much higher level, Advocaat stressed that his team could be proud. “Yes, not all players were able to show their best football, but the difference in level with the German team is obvious,” he added.
This statement was reported by journalist Grigory Telingater for the “Championnat” media.
Dick Advocaat thus highlights the pride of having participated in this World Cup despite the severe score and reveals an interesting cultural facet about the supporters of two very different nations.