Curacao and Suriname could clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as more of football's lesser lights have their chance to reach a tournament expanded to 48 teams.

The two Caribbean nations would join other first-time participants Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan at the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada where they will rub shoulders with giants of the game, such as five-time winners Brazil and two-time champions France.

Curacao thrashed Bermuda 7-0 last week to go top of their group by a point in CONCACAF qualifying, giving the small island off the northern coast of Venezuela a chance to book their ticket if they avoid defeat against Jamaica in Kingston on Tuesday.

Their preparations suffered a blow when veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat had to leave the

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