Major cities in the Netherlands are stepping up security for the World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
The match follows public order issues during earlier celebrations.
Amsterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague are adjusting their security plans based on experiences from the last match.
Authorities aim to ensure public safety while allowing residents to enjoy the event.
An Amsterdam spokesperson said police, street coaches, and neighborhood fathers will be deployed to monitor the situation.
"Politie, straatcoaches en buurtvaders zijn aanwezig om toe te zien op het feestelijk verloop.
Feest op straat kan overgaan in verstoringen van de openbare orde en daar bereiden we ons per wedstrijd dan ook goed op voor, dus ook komende donderdag," the spokesperson stated.
The municipality of Utrecht emphasized the importance of community celebrations while reviewing past incidents.
"Daarom evalueren we de gebeurtenissen van afgelopen zaterdag en passen we onze werkwijze daarop aan," Utrecht officials said.
In The Hague, officials noted that most celebrations last Saturday were peaceful, but a small group later targeted law enforcement with fireworks.
A spokesperson declined to reveal specific upcoming measures on Tuesday afternoon.
On the pitch, France remains a top favorite for the world title with a star-studded squad under coach Didier Deschamps.
Morocco enters the quarterfinals after a decisive match against Canada.
The high-stakes quarterfinal match will kick off on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 22:00 hours and will be broadcast live on NPO1.
