The city of Rotterdam is preparing for the upcoming FIFA World Cup with a distinctly multicultural character, as residents indicate their support will extend well beyond the Dutch national team.

According to The Guardian, as reported via GoogleNewsEN, the atmosphere in Rotterdam is expected to reflect the city’s diverse demographic composition, with inhabitants expressing allegiance to multiple national teams simultaneously.

One resident is quoted in the source material as stating that the city will be cheering on five teams, illustrating the breadth of cultural identification present within the urban population. Rotterdam is widely regarded as one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the Netherlands, with a substantial proportion of residents holding migrant backgrounds.

The city is reported to be preparing public viewing events and screenings for the tournament, during which various communities are anticipated to display their respective national colours alongside the traditional Dutch orange.

The party could not be reached for comment.

The demographic diversity of Rotterdam is frequently cited by urban policymakers and demographers as representative of contemporary Dutch metropolitan society. Major international football tournaments provide a recurring occasion on which multiple national loyalties become visibly expressed within the public sphere.