Overview
- Advocaat declined to commit to staying after Curaçao were eliminated following a 0-2 loss to Ivory Coast, saying he had “not thought a minute” about his post-tournament plans.
- The comment came after Thursday's group-stage exit that followed a 1-7 defeat by Germany and a 0-0 draw with Ecuador that delivered Curaçao's first ever World Cup point.
- Advocaat briefly resigned in February to care for a seriously ill daughter and returned in mid-May when her condition improved, a comeback reported to have been urged by players and key sponsors.
- Players publicly pressed for continuity while also saying the decision is the coach's to make, with goalkeeper Eloy Room asking colleagues to give Advocaat space and defender Juriën Gaari warning it would be disappointing if he quit.
- At 78, Advocaat faces retirement speculation and his choice will affect Curaçao's momentum, sponsor relationships and whether the team keeps the experienced leadership that guided them to their first World Cup.