King Willem-Alexander Celebrates With Curaçao Players After Historic World Cup Point

Kathmandu. King Willem-Alexander celebrated with the team players after Curaçao earned its first point in the World Cup. For him, it was a memorable day with two nations, four points, and the World Cup.

Despite the approximately 5,000-mile distance between the Netherlands and its former colony Curaçao, members of the Dutch royal family were able to watch both teams play live on Saturday due to the World Cup.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima, and Princess Ariane were present to watch the midday match in Houston, where the Dutch team gave an impressive performance, defeating Sweden 5-1.

Afterward, traveling about 800 miles north, they arrived in Kansas City, where Curaçao played Ecuador to a goalless draw, securing its first-ever point in World Cup history.

All but one player on the Curaçao team were born in the Netherlands. At the end of the day, the royal family went to the dressing room to celebrate with the players.

King Willem-Alexander told RTL-TV,