World Cup 2026: Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one day - BBC Sport

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.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, King Willem-Alexander celebrated with Curacao's players after they secured their first World Cup point

Two nations, four points, one crazy World Cup day.

There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but the World Cup meant members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Ariane of the Netherlands were in Houston for a noon kick-off and saw the Dutch side power to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden.

A mere 800-mile trip north to Kansas City later and the royals were able to see Curacao claim their first ever World Cup point against Ecuador.