Netherlands Morocco World Cup Match Closes Mexican Schools

Governor Samuel García announced the closure of public and private schools, as well as a half-day break for non-essential workers. This measure anticipates the arrival of 15,000 to 20,000 Dutch fans, thousands of Moroccan supporters and many local spectators. "The World Cup has been a great celebration so far. […] Let’s finish these special weeks in a beautiful way," said the leader of this prosperous territory with 5.7 million inhabitants, the vast majority of whom live in the Monterrey metropolis.

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The match will begin Monday at 7 p.m. local time, on the pitch of Estadio BBVA. Nicknamed the "Steel Giant," this 53,500-capacity venue is hosting its last match of the tournament after already welcoming three clashes during the group stage. Following this unprecedented confrontation, the winner will leave the region to head to Houston and play a round of 16 match, scheduled for Saturday, July 4, against Canada or South Africa.

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The enthusiasm on site for this fixture is embodied by the governor himself, who appeared wearing an orange tie during his video announcement. He had already displayed himself wearing the Dutch national team jersey in front of 150,000 people at the FIFA festival. This institutional enthusiasm contrasts with the persistent resentment of many Mexican fans, still marked by the 2014 elimination and Arjen Robben’s dive, an episode regularly recalled in the competition’s stands by signs reading "No Era Penal."