World Cup
Koeman hopes Netherlands‑Tunisia match avoids weather delay
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he will not be deterred by the severe weather forecast for Kansas City. He hopes Thursday’s World Cup group match against Tunisia can be played under good conditions. The match at 18:00 local time (01:00 Dutch time) faces thunderstorms and heavy rain that could cause a delay like the France‑Iraq stoppage.
Meteorologists forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain over Kansas City on Thursday. The weather outlook is the same for the time of the Netherlands‑Tunisia fixture.
Koeman emphasized that the expected conditions will not change Oranje’s preparation for the World Cup clash. "We can do a lot, we can prepare for everything, but we cannot control the weather," Koeman said.
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He added that the team hopes the match can be played and finished under good circumstances. Koeman warned that the situation is uncertain, saying "but we are not sure". A realistic scenario exists where the game could be halted, similar to the France‑Iraq match that was interrupted for about two hours. Such a stoppage would affect the third and final group game for both sides. Fans are invited to watch the latest Studio Oranje programme, which covers topics ranging from Ronaldo to the Dutch national team. The broadcast also features discussions about the Ghanaian priest, Kane and other football news.