Dick Advocaat is the Coach of Curacao Again

May 12, 2026, 17:15
EuropeSports

Introduction

Dick Advocaat is the head coach of the Curacao football team for the 2026 World Cup.

Main Body

The football federation chose Dick Advocaat on May 12, 2026. The old coach, Fred Rutten, left the team. Rutten lost two games against China and Australia. Some players were not happy with him. Dick Advocaat is 78 years old. He left the team before because his daughter was sick. Now she is better, so he can work again. He is now the oldest manager in World Cup history. Curacao is a very small country. Most players are from the Netherlands. The team will play against Germany, Ecuador, and the Ivory Coast in the USA.

Conclusion

Dick Advocaat is back. He will lead Curacao in their first World Cup in June 2026.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking about the PAST vs. NOW

In this story, we see how things change. To reach A2, you need to know when to use -ed (past) and when to use is/are (now).

The Old Way (Past)

  • left (The opposite of 'stay')
  • lost (The opposite of 'won')
  • was (Used for one person in the past)

The New Way (Present)

  • is (Used for one person now)
  • are (Used for many people now)

Pattern Match: Fred Rutten was the coach β†’\rightarrow Fred Rutten left (Past). Dick Advocaat is the coach β†’\rightarrow He is back (Present).

🌍 Small Words, Big Meaning

Look at how we describe where people are from:

from the Netherlands β†’\rightarrow This tells us their origin. in the USA β†’\rightarrow This tells us the location of the game.

Quick Tip: Use from for your home and in for the place you are visiting!

Vocabulary Learning

federation (n.)
A group of organizations that work together.
Example:The football federation chose Dick Advocaat as the new coach.
coach (n.)
A person who trains a team or sports group.
Example:Dick Advocaat is the coach of the Curacao team.
manager (n.)
Someone who runs or directs a team or organization.
Example:He is now the oldest manager in World Cup history.
history (n.)
The record of past events.
Example:He is the oldest manager in World Cup history.
country (n.)
A nation with its own government.
Example:Curacao is a very small country.
against (prep.)
In opposition to or facing.
Example:The team will play against Germany.
lead (v.)
To guide or direct a group.
Example:He will lead Curacao in their first World Cup.