The Netherlands national team receives a hostile reception in Mexico. The local fans are still upset over the elimination from the 2014 World Cup. The Netherlands team was not warmly welcomed by the fans in Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe.

What happened?

The Netherlands national team was not warmly welcomed by the fans in Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. There was constant booing when the Netherlands had possession of the ball against Morocco.

Why is this important for the Netherlands?

The reactions to 'No Era Penal' are not just a gimmick, but genuine outrage. People feel it as an injustice. Captain Virgil van Dijk thinks that there will be many orange shirts visible in the stadium.

What comes next?

The Netherlands national team will have to deal with the hostile atmosphere in the stadium. The next match is against Germany on September 24, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | June 14, 2026 | Japan | 2-2 | | September 24, 2026 | Germany | - |