Tijjani Reijnders notes extra boost for Dutch national team at World Cup: 'That's truly amazing'

During the Netherlands' match against Sweden in Houston, a significant portion of the stadium was awash in orange. The Dutch supporters made their presence felt, leaving a strong impression on the players. Three days after that crucial victory, Tijjani Reijnders spoke to the Dutch press during a digital media session, reflecting on the 'Oranje' atmosphere in the American cities and stadiums throughout this World Cup.

Reijnders has certainly noticed the massive support the 'Oranje' can count on during the World Cup. In Houston on Saturday, it often felt like the Netherlands was playing a home game due to the sheer number of orange-clad fans in the stands. "That's truly amazing. Those people have traveled so far to support us," the midfielder stated. "I think three-quarters of the stadium against Sweden was orange. That really gives us an extra boost during this tournament."

In Kansas City, Dutch supporters are also gearing up for another 'Oranje' celebration. A large 'Oranje' march is once again planned before the match against Tunisia. Interestingly, this time it won't end at the stadium. This is due to the location of Arrowhead Stadium, which is situated on the outskirts of the city and is almost exclusively accessible via the highway. Therefore, supporters will first gather and march through downtown Kansas City, after which they will be transported to the stadium by bus.

Reijnders hopes the 'Oranje' legion will remain a part of the Netherlands' World Cup journey for a while longer. "I hope they can continue to support us for a very long time." That possibility is certainly there, as 'Oranje' has already secured a spot in the knockout phase with their victory over Sweden. The final group stage match against Tunisia awaits on Thursday evening in Kansas City, after which it will become clear where the Netherlands finishes in the group.

Following their convincing 5-1 victory over Sweden, the 'Oranje' face their final group stage match at the World Cup on Thursday. Ronald Koeman's squad will take on Tunisia at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Kick-off is at 6:00 PM local time, which translates to 1:00 AM Dutch time on Friday morning. After a draw against Japan and a win against Sweden, the Netherlands is in an excellent position to reach the knockout phase, but they will need to perform strongly one more time against Tunisia to successfully conclude the group stage.

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