صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
The Dutch authorities, according to circulated data, have raised the level of security preparedness ahead of the expected confrontation between the Moroccan and Dutch national teams in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, amid expectations of a large audience presence and proactive measures in a number of Dutch cities.
According to the same data, the Dutch Ministry of the Interior directed instructions to city mayors to take strict security measures before, during and after the match, in anticipation of any possible disturbances related to the atmosphere of the match.
Major cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague, witnessed coordination meetings between local officials and security services to develop a plan to secure public spaces and ensure that the match passes in safe conditions.
The sources also reported that contact was made with a number of associations headed by Dutch people of Moroccan origin, in order to contribute to awareness campaigns and calls for sportsmanship and to avoid any riots or friction after the match.
Mathematically, the two teams enter the confrontation with high morale after their success in surpassing the group stage, as the Netherlands topped Group Six with seven points after defeating Tunisia by three goals to one, while the Moroccan team qualified as runner-up in Group Three behind Brazil.
A number of the Dutch team’s stars, led by captain Virgil van Dijk, praised the strength of the Moroccan team, stressing that the “Atlas Lions” will be one of the most difficult competitors in the knockout rounds, while Tijani Reynders described the Moroccan team as a cohesive team, and Cody Gakpo stressed that overtaking Morocco requires the utmost concentration and seriousness.
The Moroccan and Dutch teams are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Monterrey Stadium, Mexico, in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, in one of the most prominent knockout round matches.
Source:“My press”
