The report says the arrests involved criminal trespass, public intoxication and trademark counterfeiting. All three detainees were reportedly residents of Texas.
That list points to isolated incidents rather than widespread disorder. The wider gathering included tens of thousands of people in Arlington’s entertainment district, creating the kind of crowd-management challenge that can quickly overwhelm local services.
Instead, the police assessment was positive. Officers reportedly said they were “very satisfied” with how the Sunday operation unfolded, although the figures remain based on a single local account.
The biggest organisational challenge was the Orange Walk, a traditional march by Dutch supporters before the match. Police estimated that between 15,000 and 20,000 fans took part in the wider Dutch presence and reported no significant problems along the route.
Planning appears to have been central. Authorities worked with the event-management unit to set a dedicated route and timetable, while temporary road closures helped control movement through the entertainment district.
That approach reduced uncertainty for both supporters and officers. A large, clearly managed procession is easier to supervise than thousands of fans moving through streets without a defined plan.
The reported figures offer an encouraging benchmark as Arlington continues hosting major football events. Low arrest numbers do not mean every incident disappeared, but they indicate that preparation, communication and crowd control can limit disruption around high-profile fixtures.
The next test will come with another major matchday in the region, when Arlington’s policing strategy will face a new crowd profile, different supporter traditions and the same demand for a safe football festival.