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In less than a month, Kansas City will welcome soccer fans from all over the world.
They are not only researching what to do while visiting but are bringing love, passion and soccer-related events to town.
Argentina fans are planning a banderazo the day before their game against Algeria. The event is set for 6 p.m. on June 15 at Mill Creek Park.
A banderazo is a fan gathering known for passionate displays of flags, chants and team spirit — and Argentina fans are known as some of the most passionate fans in the world.
"The city is going to be painted light blue and white," said Christian Crivelli, an Argentinian fan traveling to KC. "We’ll all be there singing for Argentina. It’ll be noticeable. They’ll notice us. I think more than other national teams."
Netherlands fans are also bringing their energy to Kansas City in a unique way.
Ahead of their game against Tunisia, the Orange Fanwalk will march through downtown Kansas City, Missouri, on June 25.
The event kicks off at 11 a.m. at KC Live! in the Power & Light District.
"Kansas City is going to see something they've never seen before," said Daniel Oordt, a Dutch fan traveling to KC.
The iconic Orange Bus will lead the procession through downtown to the FIFA Fan Festival at the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
Fans from Ecuador are organizing events as well.
Their banderazo will take place at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at Liberty Memorial and will include drums, flags and chants.
Before and after the Ecuador vs. Curaçao match, fans will meet at Dos Lokos Sports Bar in Westport.
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