Three Teams, One Crown: Willem-Alexander’s World Cup Loyalties

A World Cup 2026 live update notes that King Willem-Alexander is head of state for Curaçao and will likely root for all three Netherlands-linked teams—Netherlands, Curaçao, and possibly Argentina due to Queen Máxima’s Argentine birth—while Curaçao makes its first World Cup appearance. The package also touches on broader tournament coverage in the U.S., including visa hurdles, border-state politics around New York/New Jersey, and climate-related heat risks for players and fans.