Curacao's Historic World Cup Journey: Small Nation, Big Dreams Curaçao and DR Congo secured their inaugural World Cup points with draws against Ecuador. These two nations made history at this year's FIFA World Cup. 2:57 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Congo DR shocks Portugal, holds on for 1-1 draw 1:31 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Cape Verde stuns powerhouse Spain, earns 0-0 draw 1:18 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Cape Verde Won't Go Away — Second World Cup Draw Has Soccer World Paying Attention 1:25 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Attendees celebrate Congo’s first-ever World Cup goal 2:05 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Underdog Cabo Verde shocks Spain with 0-0 draw in historic World Cup debut 1:59 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing The backstory of Vozinha, Cabo Verde's viral goalkeeper 1:24 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Curaçao appearing in FIFA World Cup means a lot to this South Jersey baseball coach 2:15 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing National Anthems: Cape Verde 6:54 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Congo shocks Ronaldo and Portugal with draw in World Cup match 2:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing See Cape Verde's soccer team return home to joyous celebrations 1:20 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing SportsGrid Curacao's Historic World Cup Journey: Small Nation, Big Dreams SportsGrid Tue, Jul 7, 2026 Curaçao and DR Congo secured their inaugural World Cup points with draws against Ecuador . These two nations made history at this year's FIFA World Cup. Curacao's Historic World Cup Journey: Small Nation, Big Dreams Curaçao and DR Congo secured their inaugural World Cup points with draws against Ecuador. These two nations made history at this year's FIFA World Cup. 2:57 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Congo DR shocks Portugal, holds on for 1-1 draw 1:31 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Cape Verde stuns powerhouse Spain, earns 0-0 draw 1:18 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Cape Verde Won't Go Away — Second World Cup Draw Has Soccer World Paying Attention 1:25 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Attendees celebrate Congo’s first-ever World Cup goal 2:05 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Underdog Cabo Verde shocks Spain with 0-0 draw in historic World Cup debut 1:59 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing The backstory of Vozinha, Cabo Verde's viral goalkeeper 1:24 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Curaçao appearing in FIFA World Cup means a lot to this South Jersey baseball coach 2:15 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing National Anthems: Cape Verde 6:54 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Congo shocks Ronaldo and Portugal with draw in World Cup match 2:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing See Cape Verde's soccer team return home to joyous celebrations 1:20 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing