Tiny New Caledonia harbours gigantic dream at U-17 World Cup

A population of about 2.70 lakh will make New Caledonia the smallest nation ever to play in a FIFA World Cup when it turns up for the U-17 global event in India later this year.

And coach Dominique Wacalie is keen that the French territory is there not just to make up the numbers.

"Our ambition is to represent our country and our football at the highest level. Our intent is to put in our best and enjoy every moment. We don't want to be spectators come October. We want to be competitive," Wacalie told

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