Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, will play against the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia on Thursday.

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Before the tournament began, Gervane Kastaneer was handed a letter from his father. FIFA had filmed Gerrit Kastaneer speaking to his son, telling him how proud he was of everything it had taken to get here,

Curaçao might not have advanced past the group stage of the World Cup, but the impact of being in the tournament will last forever with The Blue Wave.

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Follow live as Ecuador and Curacao look for their first points of the tournament in Group E.

Curacao fans gathered at Lemon Hill Fan Fest in Philadelphia for a concert and celebrations ahead of their World Cup match against Ivory Coast.

Curaçao are leaving the World Cup without a win, but they made their tiny nation proud with a tournament of a lifetime.

Two goals from Nicolas Pepe ensured Ivory Coast finished Group E as runners-up, with debutants Curacao bottom.