World Cup chance hinges on Orgel Joke's cancelled act

Organist Joke could still appear at the World Cup if the Netherlands defeat Morocco in their Tuesday 03:00 clash, she told , after her originally scheduled performance was cancelled for an unknown reason; the winner will then meet Canada, and Joke already has a flight booked for Wednesday. The Netherlands and Morocco are set to meet in a World Cup group match on Tuesday at 03:00, with the victor slated to face Canada in the next round. This fixture forms part of the tournament's opening schedule. Joke was originally scheduled to perform during the Netherlands‑Morocco encounter, but the appearance was withdrawn for an undisclosed reason. The cancellation left her uncertain about her World Cup involvement. "I still can't believe it. I thought it was really a joke, even my son thought so. A 'organ-joke' we thought," Joke said, explaining her surprise at the situation. She shared this reaction in an interview with .

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"There is positive news, provided the boys do well. Then I hope we win," she added, linking her potential appearance to the match outcome. Her optimism hinges on the Dutch team's performance. Joke's travel arrangements are already in place; her tickets have been converted to Houston and her flight is booked for Wednesday, though she warns that if the performance does not go ahead the celebration will be cancelled. She emphasized that the whole party depends on the match result. She rose to prominence during the coronavirus period, later touring multiple festivals with her organ, and social‑media videos turned her into an internet sensation. These milestones underpin her growing profile ahead of a possible World Cup stage. The contrast between a cancelled stage act and a potential World Cup debut underscores how a single match could reshape a viral performer’s plans, leaving fans awaiting both the game and her possible appearance in Houston.