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Curaçao celebrates historic draw against Ecuador with royal support

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:22 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Curaçao celebrates historic draw against Ecuador with royal support

Summary

Curaçao earned their first-ever point in World Cup history during a draw against Ecuador on June 20 at Kansas City Stadium. Players celebrated joyfully in the locker room, joined by the King and Queen of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander and Máxima. The event marked a significant milestone for the Caribbean nation, and the celebration reflected their pride in the achievement. Future matches will be crucial as Curaçao seeks to build on this historic result.

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Key Details

•Curaçao drew 0-0 with Ecuador on June 20.
•This is Curaçao's first point in World Cup history.
•The King and Queen of the Netherlands joined the celebration.
•The match took place at Kansas City Stadium.
•Curaçao aims to build momentum in their upcoming matches.

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5:22 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Curaçao dance and celebrate a draw with the Dutch royals!

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The celebration in Curaçao continues after earning their first-ever point in World Cup history. And the draw against Ecuador sparked a party. In their own style, the Caribbean side celebrated with g...
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