The Netherlands national football team achieved a convincing victory against Sweden with 5-1 on Saturday evening. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima were present at the match and drew a lot of attention.

What happened?

During the Wilhelmus, the royal couple appeared on screen and after the national anthem, they applauded enthusiastically. King Willem-Alexander watched the match next to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Why is this important for the Netherlands national football team?

The presence of the royal couple was a special event for the Netherlands national football team. The team has now achieved an important victory and has a good chance of advancing to the next round.

What's next?

The Netherlands national football team plays its next match against Tunisia on June 25, 2026. The team hopes to achieve another convincing victory and qualify for the next round.

MatchDateOpponentScore
Group stage2026-06-20Sweden5-1
Group stage2026-06-25Tunisia-