Royal Congratulations and a Milestone for Curaçao
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands paid a personal visit to the Curaçao national team after their 0-0 draw against Ecuador in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This result marks the first time Curaçao has ever earned a point in a World Cup tournament. Making its debut in the 2026 competition, the team had previously lost 1-7 to Germany in its opening match.
During their visit, the royal couple entered Curaçao’s locker room to join the celebrations. As Curaçao is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, this achievement carries particular significance for the entire kingdom.
Megogo Streaming Service and Other Tournament Highlights
The media service Megogo has secured the official broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup in Ukraine. The platform plans to stream all matches exclusively, with commentary in Ukrainian. Megogo has announced over 90 pre- and post-match studio shows, and will offer access to every game through its Sport and Megopack subscriptions. Some matches will be available for free on the Megogo Sport TV channel via T2 and cable networks, including at least one game per matchday.
Other teams competing in the tournament are also making their mark in the group stage. Japan, for example, defeated Tunisia, with forward Ueda scoring a brace. Midfielder Kamada and winger Junya Ito also found the net. Germany, meanwhile, staged a comeback victory over Ivory Coast, netting two goals in the second half, with striker Undav bagging a double.
The 2026 World Cup promises to be a packed event. The schedule for group-stage and knockout matches has already been released, including dates for games across various groups. Thanks to Megogo, Ukrainian fans will be able to follow all the action, making the tournament widely accessible to local audiences.
This World Cup significantly expands opportunities for smaller footballing nations like Curaçao, showcasing their progress on the international stage. Curaçao’s success could inspire other teams from regions that have traditionally seen less success in global tournaments. With Megogo’s coverage, Ukrainian viewers will have the chance to watch every match, boosting football interest in the country.
As Curaçao celebrates this historic achievement, it's worth noting the impressive performance of their goalkeeper, who set a remarkable record during the tournament with 15 saves. This remarkable feat highlights the team's resilience and skill, further emphasizing their journey in the 2026 World Cup. To learn more about this record-breaking performance, read about the goalkeeper's historic saves.