Protests by a teachers' union have blocked several roads leading to the Mexico City Stadium just two days before the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Despite the demonstrations, officials stated that there is no total chaos and the stadium remains accessible for media and volunteers to collect their credentials.
The Dutch women's national football team secured a 3-1 home victory against Poland in their World Cup qualifying match. Despite the win, the team failed to qualify directly and must now compete in the play-offs to earn a spot in next year's tournament.
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans has been awarded the Media Oeuvre Award 2026 for his transformation from a television personality into an international media builder. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the television program RTL Boulevard.
The KNVB has released the draft schedule for the 2026/27 season, with AZ opening at home against ADO Den Haag while Ajax and Telstar start with away games. Ajax's new manager Míchel will make his debut in Zwolle, with the team's first major home match against PSV set for September 5 in Amsterdam. FC Volendam begins its Eerste Divisie campaign on August 10 against Jong PSV.
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam East are protesting the unannounced relocation of a drug user facility to Linnaeusstraat, scheduled for June 29. Opponents cite significant safety concerns and nuisance issues, while district officials state the move is necessary despite the lack of public consultation. The bus is expected to remain at the new site until the end of the year while a permanent location is sought.