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Oranje fans create lively atmosphere ahead of Sweden match in Houston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:38 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Oranje fans create lively atmosphere ahead of Sweden match in Houston

Summary

Ahead of their second group match against Sweden, nearly 30,000 Oranje fans gathered in Houston for a fan march toward the stadium. The atmosphere was vibrant, with notable Dutch figures like Wesley Sneijder and Edwin van der Sar joining the festivities. Fans celebrated with songs including 'There’s a Horse in the Hallway' by Klaus & Klaus, enhancing the pre-match excitement. Fans continue to rally and make noise as kickoff approaches.

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By the Numbers

•30,000 Oranje fans marched toward the stadium in Houston.
•Wesley Sneijder and Edwin van der Sar participated in the celebrations.
•Fans engaged in festivities with songs including 'There’s a Horse in the Hallway'.
•The atmosphere was lively hours before the match began.
•The Dutch team faces Sweden in a key group stage match.

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3:38 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Houston, there’s a horse in the hallway! Oranje fans at it again

What they're saying

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A wise Dutchman once said: “We Dutch always know how to have fun.” And he certainly wasn’t entirely wrong. Ahead of the second group match against Sweden, according to estimates by Houston polic...
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