Three Teams, One King: Willem-Alexander Roots for Netherlands and Curaçao at World Cup

World Cup updates span Curaçao’s first-ever appearance led by King Willem-Alexander, who will travel to Houston and Kansas to cheer on the Netherlands and Curaçao as they face Sweden and Ecuador; additional pieces cover Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for World Cup participants, Los Angeles County’s wastewater surveillance at SoFi Stadium for potential outbreaks, and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross defending heavy public investment in World Cup stadiums while noting transportation and ticket-price concerns.