Netherlands soccer fans bring sea of orange to Dallas Stadium during FIFA World Cup
By Abigail Dollins
Orange flooded the streets of Arlington as far as the eye could see ahead of Sunday afternoon’s FIFA World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan. Netherlands fans participated in the beloved tradition, marching in the streets with a famous double-decker orange bus — known as De beroemde Oranjebus — leading the way.
The Netherlands takes on Japan at 3 p.m., kicking off the FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium (better known as AT&T Stadium).
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston and Daniel Oordt, the “Oranje Suit Man” dance with other fans ahead of the orange fan walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Dutch Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Netherlands soccer fans dance in the streets as the Orange Bus arrives to Dallas Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A sea of orange takes over the streets of Arlington before the the FIFA World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Anthony Chike of Dallas sports face paint and an orange wig for the FIFA World Cup between the Netherlands and Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Japan soccer fan Ryo Kuwajima dances with Netherlands fans ahead of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Netherlands soccer fan Hennie Van Heerde wears a homemade jacket to the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Netherlands soccer fans march to Dallas Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Dutch Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Frans Peeters the driver of the orange bus prepares to lead the march to Dallas Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Dutch Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Zoe the Chihuahua mix is dressed for the the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Netherlands soccer fans march to Dallas Staidum ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Dutch Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A group of friends from Fort Worth have their photo made in front of the famous Orange Bus on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Netherlands soccer dance together before marching to Dallas Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Dutch Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Daniel Oordt, the “Oranje Suit Man”, dances with other fans ahead of the orange fan walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Dutch Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Netherlands soccer fans dance in the streets as the Orange Bus arrives to Dallas Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston makes an appearance ahead of the orange fan walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Dutch Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Netherlands soccer fan Gertjan Velthuys wears orange to support the team before the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Netherlands soccer chant and sing along before they march to Dallas Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Dutch Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Netherlands soccer fans march to Dallas Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The famous double-decker Dutch Orange Bus, or De beroemde Oranjebus, is part of a Netherlands fan tradition bringing a sea of orange to the streets before major soccer matches. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A sea of orange takes over the streets of Arlington before the the FIFA World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 2:59 PM.
