10 smallest nations to qualify for World Cup includes Liverpool star's country

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Curacao, a Caribbean island, has etched its name in history by becoming the smallest nation to ever qualify for a World Cup. When Curacao steps onto the World Cup pitch, there will likely be few recognizable faces among the nation's squad.

Here's a look at the smallest nations set to compete in next summer's World Cup - some of whom might just make it to the later stages. Norway - 5.6 million Fear not, arguably the world's most prolific striker will be at the World Cup, with Erling Haaland's goals propelling his nation to the tournament.

Haaland topped the European goalscoring charts, netting 16 times in his country's eight qualifiers, helping Norway make only its fourth appearance at the World Cup. However, New Zealand's soccer success has been less consistent; the country has only qualified twice for the World Cup, in 1982 and again in 2010, where the team remained unbeaten with three draws.