Dutch royals witness Netherlands' victory and Curacao's historic draw
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
On June 21, members of the Dutch royal family, including King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Princess Ariane, attended two World Cup matches in the United States. The royal family first watched the Netherlands overpower Sweden 5-1 in Houston. Later, they witnessed Curacao secure their first World Cup point against Ecuador in Kansas City, celebrating with the players afterward. This World Cup is particularly special for the royals as both the Netherlands and Curacao are competing.
- •Netherlands defeats Sweden 5-1 in World Cup match on June 21.
- •Curacao earns their first World Cup point against Ecuador.
- •The Dutch royal family attended both matches in the U.S.
- •King Willem-Alexander expressed support for both teams.
- •Curacao's squad largely consists of players born in the Netherlands.
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
- 9:45 AMBBC Sport — Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
"There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
"There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:46 AMDutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 9:45 AMDutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
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