record-Breaking Attendance for Farewell Game

The dutch Juniors are set to play their farewell match against Ivory Coast in GroningenS Euroborg stadium on Friday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. The anticipation is high, with ticket sales already exceeding expectations.

• Record Attendance: More than 15,500 tickets have been sold, setting a new visitor record for a friendly or qualifying match of the Dutch Juniors.
• Tickets Still available: Fans can purchase remaining tickets through KNVB Tickets.

Breaking the Previous Record

The upcoming match has already surpassed the previous attendance record for a friendly or qualifying game, which was set on September 5, 2008. That game, between the Juniors and Norway, drew a crowd of 14,139 to the Parkstad limburg Stadium in Kerkrade.The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Euroborg: A Breeding ground for Talent

The Euroborg stadium holds special significance as the home ground for several Dutch internationals. The farewell match provides a unique prospect for fans to see the team before they head to Slovakia for the European Championship 2025, which starts with a match against Finland on June 12.

• Local Talent: Luciano Valente and Thom van Bergen, both Dutch Orange internationals, consider the Euroborg their home.
• Groningen Roots: Juni-International Bjorn Meijer, currently playing at Club Brugge in Belgium, also developed his skills in Groningen.

Upcoming Matches: European championship 2025

Following the farewell match, the Dutch Juniors will compete in the European championship 2025. Here is their schedule:

• June 6: Jong Oranje – Ivory Coast; 7:30 p.m.; Euroborg, Groningen
• June 12: Finland – jong Oranje; 9:00 p.m.; Košice football Arena, Kosice
• June 15: Jong Oranje – Denmark; 9:00 p.m.; Tatran Arena, Presov
• June 18: Jong Oranje – Ukraine; 6:00 p.m.; Tatran Arena, Presov
• June 21 or 22: Quarterfinals; 6:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m.; Zilina or Presov
• June 25: Semi-final European Championship; 6:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m.; Kosice or Bratislava
• June 28: Final European Championship; 9:00 p.m.; Bratislava

*Possibilities for placement Juniors