Dutch fans turn US streets into orange carnival ahead of World Cup

In the United States, the Dutch Oranjemars fan caravan has turned streets into an orange carnival, drawing tens of thousands of supporters ahead of the World Cup round‑of‑sixteen clash with Morocco in Monterrey, where the match kicks off at 03:00 local time. Columnist Valentijn Driessen wrote for De that the atmosphere created by Dutch supporters in America is remarkably positive. He noted that the Oranjemars is being received on a larger scale in the United States than the lineup announced by coach Ronald Koeman. Each match day presents a striking image of tens of thousands gathering to celebrate, with many American fans joining the festivities. The enthusiasm prompted visitors to travel specifically to cities such as Kansas City to experience the Dutch fan party.

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Driessen observed, “Een WK‑wedstrijdje meepikken is leuk, maar anderhalf uur meelopen achter de twee Oranje‑dubbeldekkers is het evenement dat je als Amerikaan niet mag missen.” The remark underscores how a half‑hour walk behind two orange double‑deckers became a must‑see event for American attendees. He added, “Met recht is de KNVB apetrots op wat ermee wordt bewerkstelligd, zover van huis. En er is nog geen wanklank gevallen hoewel het de kenmerken van een plaag heeft.” The statement reflects the federation’s pride and the lack of criticism despite the campaign’s intensity. In Monterrey, Dutch fans will once again converge on Tuesday night, Dutch time, to support the national team in the round‑of‑sixteen against Morocco. The game is scheduled to begin at 03:00, marking the next milestone in the tournament. The surge of Dutch enthusiasm abroad not only fuels a vibrant promotion of Holland but also demonstrates how fan culture can amplify a nation’s football brand on the world stage.