Key facts
- King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has three national teams to support in the World Cup: the Netherlands, Curaçao, and Argentina.
- Curaçao, an autonomous constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, will make its World Cup debut.
- King Willem-Alexander is the head of state for Curaçao.
- Queen Máxima, the King's wife, is Argentine, leading to a likely familial support for Argentina.
- The royal family plans to attend matches for both the Netherlands and Curaçao.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands finds himself in a fortunate position this World Cup, with three national teams to support. For the first time, the Netherlands is not the sole representative from the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the tournament. Curaçao, an autonomous constituent country within the Kingdom, will also compete, marking its debut. King Willem-Alexander serves as Curaçao's head of state, while the island manages its internal affairs. Adding a personal dimension, the King's wife, Queen Máxima, is Argentine by birth, suggesting a likely familial support for Argentina, a nation with a storied World Cup history against the Netherlands. The royal family has confirmed their attendance at matches for both the Netherlands and Curaçao.