Tsunamic Oranje Wave Descends on Kansas City Ahead of Match Day in KC
Thousands of Dutch supporters joined the March to the Match parade and fan festival, with organizers expecting more than 10,000 fans.
- On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Dutch fans packed Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, for celebrations ahead of the World Cup match against Tunisia.
- Crowds gathered at the Power and Light District at 14th and Grand Boulevard throughout the morning, with fans spilling onto 14th Street outside KC Live! as momentum built.
- KC Current owners Angie and Chris Long participated in the festivities, while many supporters used the KC Streetcar to reach the rally location.
- Downtown Kansas City expects significant congestion, prompting officials to advise travelers to allow extra time and check Google Maps or Waze before commuting.
- Starting at 11 a.m., fans will march south on Grand through the Crossroads Arts District, ending near the FIFA Fan Fest Kansas City at the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
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Orange gush: KC mayor parties with the Dutch
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas danced with Netherlands fans to their famous song "Links Rechts" ahead of the Orange Walk in Kansas City's Power & Light District on Thursday. The Dutch supporters — along with the Scots and the Norwegians — have been some of the most exuberant in backing their team around the U.S. One local told the Kansas City Star that the experience topped a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
Sea of orange takes over downtown Kansas City for Netherlands March to the Match
Thousands of Netherlands fans are expected to fill downtown Thursday for the iconic March to the Match, one of the World Cup's most colorful traditions. The Orange Bus, live DJs and a sea of supporters will make their way from the Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest before the Netherlands takes on Tunisia at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Tsunamic Oranje Wave descends on Kansas City ahead of Match Day in KC
From Fan Fest to downtown Kansas City streets, a sea of bright orange jerseys, hats and costumes will become impossible to miss as supporters of Netherlands gather ahead of their team’s match against Tunisia.
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