Netherlands Women aim to boost stadium attendance alongside World Cup push

Netherlands Women aim to boost stadium attendance during World Cup qualifiers, with only 8,000 of 15,220 seats sold for tonight's Hungary playoff.

Netherlands Women are targeting a World Cup 2027 spot in Brazil but also want to reverse declining attendance at home matches. Defender Lynn Wilms noted a "downward trend" in crowds since the team's peak as European champions and World Cup finalists. Coach Arjan Veurink emphasised entertaining fans is central to football, saying the team plays to create enjoyment. Around 8,000 tickets have sold for tonight's playoff against Hungary at Tilburg's Koning Willem II stadium, which holds 15,220.