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WORLD CUP CURAÇAO
Pride, Identity and a Dream Bigger than Football
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Some stories are about football.
This one goes far beyond the pitch.
About dreams. About identity. About people. About a small island with a beautifully blue dream — and a journey that no one expected, but everyone felt.
This is the story behind the story. Told from the inside. By someone who was there — listening, watching, and writing it all down before the world moved on.
Curaçao at the World Cup. A moment that will not come again the same way. A book that makes sure it isn't forgotten.
Meet the Author
Guy Cozijns
Economist. Writer. Entrepreneur. But above all — a storyteller who knows how to listen.
Economist
Trained to see patterns others miss — and to ask the questions no one else is asking.
Writer
With a gift for capturing human moments — raw, funny, reflective and real.
Entrepreneur
Built his own path. Understands what it means to believe in something before the world catches up.
Storyteller
This is the role that mattered most. And World Cup Curaçao is the story that called for it.
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The Story Behind the Story
Before you read the book — watch the moment it all began. A short trailer that gives you a feel for the tone, the voices, and the world inside World Cup Curaçao.
"This isn't a book about a tournament. It's a book about what happens to people when they dare to dream — and actually show up."
— Guy Cozijns
Watch it, share it, and then decide if this story is for you. We think you already know the answer.
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World Cup Curaçao
The Story Behind The Story
Season 1 — Origins
"From one idea to something bigger"
A journey through dreams, identity, resilience and the people behind the story. About belief. About connection. About people. And perhaps... a bus that smelled like something we probably shouldn't mention.
THE ORIGINS STORY
💡 Episode 1 | One Idea
🌴 Every journey starts with a single idea.
This is where the story begins — the first spark, the first thoughts, and the first step toward something much bigger. ⚽📚
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🎙️ Episode 2 | First conversations
🌴 Every big journey starts with a conversation.
The first calls, the first ideas shared, and the first people joining the story. This is where momentum begins. ⚽📚
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👥 Episode 3 | Team Guy Cozijns
🌴 Behind every big idea stands a great team.
No journey is built alone. Meet the people, the energy and the teamwork behind Guy Cozijns' story. Together, the adventure becomes real. ⚽📚
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🎬 Episode 4: Behind The Scenes
🌴 Behind every big idea stands a great team.
No journey is built alone. Meet the people, the energy and the teamwork behind Guy Cozijns' story. Together, the adventure becomes real. ⚽📚
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📦 Episode 5: First Copies Arrive
🌴 The moment it finally becomes real.
After ideas, conversations and teamwork, the first copies have arrived. Holding the result for the first time is where excitement truly begins. 📚⚽
WATCH THE CURAÇAO EXPERIENCE
The Curaçao Experience
The journey continues where it belongs"
Season 2 — Curaçao
The first copies arrived, but the story was only just beginning. Now the journey moves to Curaçao — where football, culture, identity and island life come together. New places. New people. New moments. The next chapter starts where the story truly belongs.
NEXT CHAPTER
⚽ Episode 1 | The Official Start
🌴 The adventure begins on Curaçao. This is more than a destination — it is the island, the people and the energy behind the story.
The Island is Talking
Somehow the book keeps appearing all over Curaçao...
From flamingo sightings to beach gatherings — World Cup Curaçao has taken on a life of its own across the island.

Every corner of the island seems to have a story that ended up in the book. And now the book is returning the favour — showing up everywhere people gather, laugh, and remember.
Join the Movement
WK 2026 Curaçao Challenge
The story doesn't end when you close the book. It grows when you share it. The WK 2026 Curaçao Challenge is a movement for everyone who believes that sport, culture and identity belong in the same conversation.
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Read
Immerse yourself in the story behind Curaçao's World Cup journey.
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Share
Pass the book forward. Post the story. Let others in.
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Connect
Find your community — supporters, readers, dreamers and doers.
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Inspire
Be part of a movement that reaches beyond football — into culture, pride and identity.
Why Readers Connect
It doesn't read like a tactical report.
It feels human. And that's exactly the point.
Football with Depth
More than tactics and results — this is football as a lens on life.
Caribbean Pride
A small island showing the world what it's made of — with style and soul.
Identity & Psychology
Who are we when the pressure is on? The book goes there — honestly.
Resilience
About falling and getting back up. About a group that honours and refuses to break.
Underdog Stories
The kind that make you believe in the impossible — and in the people chasing it.
Humour
Because sometimes a bus smells of something we probably shouldn't mention.
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Take it in.
Because this is a story that lingers.
World Cup Curaçao
Pride, Identity and a Dream Bigger than Football
Available Formats
📖 Paperback
A unique bilingual edition — Dutch & English — in one single book.
📱 E-book
Available in Dutch, English, and Papiamentu editions.
🎙️ Audio-book (Coming Soon)
Spoken in Dutch & English
This book is for readers who love:
⚽ Football with depth
🏆 Underdog journeys
🧠 Identity & culture
🚪 Dressing-room psychology
🌴 Caribbean pride
😂 Humour & emotion
"A small island. A dream... so beautifully blue. And a feeling that lingers long after the final page."
— Written by Guy Cozijns, economist, writer and entrepreneur