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Netherlands soccer fans brave heat for glimpse of iconic Dutch Orange Bus ahead of World Cup match in Houston
By Melissa Enaje at Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
The bus, which made a pit stop Thursday in Fort Bend County, will lead a pregame march from Rice University to NRG Stadium on Saturday morning for the group-stage match between the Netherlands and Sweden.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The arrival of the iconic Dutch Orange Bus in the Houston area is generating excitement among local soccer fans, particularly those in Bellaire who may be planning to attend the Netherlands versus Sweden match at NRG Stadium. With the bus set to lead a pregame march from Rice University, Bellaire residents can expect increased traffic and pedestrian activity in the area surrounding the stadium on Saturday morning. As fans from Bellaire and other surrounding communities make their way to the match, they will be joining thousands of others in showing their team spirit and enthusiasm for the World Cup. The event is also likely to have a positive impact on local businesses, particularly those near NRG Stadium and Rice University, which can expect an influx of customers looking for food, drinks, and souvenirs before and after the match.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The bus, which made a pit stop Thursday in Fort Bend County, will lead a pregame march from Rice University to NRG Stadium on Saturday morning for the group-stage match between the Netherlands and Sweden.
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