News Chopper 9 Video: Thousands of Netherlands Supporters March to FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City
The march stretched nearly 2 miles as fans waved scarves and sang chants before heading to the FIFA Fan Festival.
- On Thursday, more than 20,000 Netherlands National Soccer Team supporters marched through downtown Kansas City to the FIFA Fan Festival ahead of the World Cup match against Tunisia.
- The Oranje Fan Walk is a longtime Dutch soccer tradition, stretching nearly 2 miles from the Power and Light District to the National World War Museum and Memorial.
- Traveling from Iowa, fans Craig Morris and Tyler Bilskie joined the parade, with Morris saying, "It's just cool to be a part of something so huge."
- Netherlands Captain Rose Bassier called the parade an "iconic moment," noting the energy was "really pumping" as supporters celebrated the team's tradition.
- The Oranje Fanwalk will continue appearing in host cities throughout the remainder of the World Cup, bringing the tradition to fans across multiple tournaments.
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The Orange march before the match against Tunisia was the largest of the World Cup so far. According to local media, around 36,000 supporters marched in Kansas City. That is 14,000 more than expected.
Prior to the match between the Netherlands and Tunisia, the festive atmosphere was cheered by residents during a large-scale march towards the stadium. The mayor of Kansas City also joined in and enthusiastically celebrated the Orange festivities. The Netherlands then convincingly concluded the group stage with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia. Thanks to this win, Morocco awaits in the knockout round. That match will be played in the night from Monday…
News Chopper 9 video: Thousands of Netherlands supporters march to FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City
Thousands of Netherlands supporters turned downtown Kansas City into a sea of orange Thursday as they marched to the FIFA Fan Festival ahead of the team's World Cup match against Tunisia.
Dutch fans flood the streets of downtown Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Oranje Army shut down Grand Boulevard ahead of the Netherlands' final group stage game. Both local and international soccer fans flooded the streets of the Kansas City ahead of the third World Cup game played at arrowhead stadium. Starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, fans began to crowd the Power and Light district dressed to partake in one of the largest pregame events at the world cup. Dutch fans pioneered a march acr…
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