Netherlands fans host celebrations in Kansas City ahead of World Cup match

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Netherlands fans host celebrations in Kansas City ahead of World Cup match
Summary

Netherlands fans turned downtown Kansas City into a vibrant orange celebration hours before their World Cup match against Tunisia. The festivities kicked off in the Power and Light District with thousands of fans gathering for a parade, led by a double-decker bus. Participants enjoyed singalongs and dancing while expressing their pride in supporting the national team. As the match approaches, the atmosphere remains charged with enthusiasm and team spirit. The match is set to begin at 6:00 p.m. CDT.

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  • Celebration started at 9:00 a.m. CDT before match against Tunisia.
  • Fans marched a mile to the FIFA Fan Fest.
  • Double-decker bus led the parade with live music.
  • Kansas City marked the latest stop for Dutch supporters.
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  • 11:48 PMYahoo SportsHow Netherlands fans are turning the World Cup into an orange party, one city at a time
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The World Cup may be mostly about the action on the pitch, but Netherlands fans have turned everywhere they go into a pomp-and-circumstance-laden thriller of a sideshow.

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