Photos: Dutch fans’ Orange Walk fills downtown Kansas City ahead of World Cup match
By Dominick Williams ,
Emily Curiel ,
Sophia Buonopane and
Travis Heying
Downtown Kansas City was filled by a sea of orange Thursday morning.
The Orange Walk put on by devotees of the Netherlands national team — and more than a few locals joining in for fun — was a party from start to finish, and everyone was involved.
At 9 a.m. or even earlier, fans gathered in Power & Light, clad in orange shirts, face paint, wigs and more. Thousands processed down Grand Boulevard with the iconic “Oranje Bus” and paused every so often to dance to the team’s unofficial anthem “Links Rechts” by Snollebollekes.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, comedian David Koechner and KC Current owners Angie and Chris Long were among the notable figures who joined the party.
The Netherlands will take on Tunisia Thursday night at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium.
See more photos from the Orange Walk:
The Orange Bus and Dutch supporters are ready for the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City's Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Dutch fans from Colorado gather in front of the Oranje Bus ahead of the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City's Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A fan decked out in orange and is ready to join in the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City's Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Comedian David Koechner rides on top of one of the Dutch ‘Oranje’ buses as part of the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City’s Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Dutch soccer superfan Daniel Oordt sports his iconic orange suit at the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City's Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
The ‘Oranje bus’ processes down Grand Boulevard as part of the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City’s Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Thousands of Netherlands soccer fans, joined by thousands of Kansas Citians, parade through downtown Kansas City on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
A dutch fan sporting a hat with the flag of the Netherlands and the country’s iconic windmills at the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City’s Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Netherlands soccer fans party at the intersection of Grand and Pershing in downtown Kansas City on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas City Current owners, Angie and Chris Long, pose for a photo at the pre-party for the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City's Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Dutch fans and their iconic ‘Oranje bus’ pass by the Western Auto building as part of the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City’s Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Netherlands soccer fans party at the intersection of Grand and Pershing in downtown Kansas City on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas rides aboard the Oranje bus as fans celebrate during the Orange Walk on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Netherlands soccer fans party at the intersection of Grand and Pershing in downtown Kansas City on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Fans wave flags during the Orange Walk as a fan watches from behind a barricade on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Dutch fans and their iconic ‘Oranje bus’ pass by the Western Auto building as part of the Netherlands Orange Walk from Kansas City’s Power & Light District to FIFA Fan Fest on June 25, 2026. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
A fan wearing a lion mask holds a replica FIFA World Cup trophy while celebrating during the Orange Walk on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Dre Vandermeer, of Minnesota sports, Netherlands-themed ice cream earrings as she participates in the Orange Walk on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A pedicab operator releases orange smoke as fans celebrate during the Orange Walk on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Fans watch from a rooftop overlooking Grand Boulevard as participants take part in the Orange Walk on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Fans walk down Grand Boulevard as they celebrate during the Orange Walk on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Fans watch from a rooftop overlooking Grand Boulevard as participants take part in the Orange Walk on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A fan wears an oversized hat and sunglasses while participating in the Orange Walk on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
This story was originally published June 25, 2026 at 1:06 PM.
