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Sontje Hansen's Historic Goal Powers Curaçao to First-Ever World Cup Qualification

Sontje Hansen's Historic Goal Powers Curaçao to First-Ever World Cup Qualification

Ronan Blackthorne in: Sports News & Analysis 20 November 2025

Sontje Hansen scored his first goal for Curaçao in a 7-0 win over Bermuda on November 18, 2025, securing the Caribbean nation's first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification — a historic milestone for the team and its Dutch-born star.

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