The Netherlands national football team held a training session in Kansas City on Sunday to prepare for their World Cup match [1].
The session marks the final stage of preparation before the team enters the knockout phase of the tournament. A victory in this round-of-32 encounter is required to advance further in the competition.
The team utilized an NWSL facility located in Kansas City, U.S. [2]. This location served as the base for tactical drills and physical conditioning before the squad travels for their scheduled game [2]. One Netherlands player said, "the pitch is so good" [2].
The match against Morocco is scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026 [3]. While the training took place in the U.S., the actual game will be played in Monterrey, Mexico [3].
The Dutch squad focused on maintaining form and cohesion during the session. The transition from training in the U.S. to playing in Mexico presents a logistical shift for the players just before the opening whistle [1].
Morocco's stars also conducted their own preparations as the last-32 test looms [4]. Both teams are now finalizing their strategies for the encounter in Monterrey [3].
“the pitch is so good”
The use of specialized NWSL facilities in the U.S. for European teams highlights the logistical complexity of the 2026 World Cup's multi-country hosting structure. Moving from a training base in Kansas City to a match venue in Monterrey, Mexico, within a 24-hour window tests the recovery and adaptability of the athletes.
