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Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive

Euronews World · 2026-06-21

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• What happened: Japanese fans cleaned the stands after their team's 4-0 World Cup victory over Tunisia, continuing a long-standing tradition of post-match clean-up. • Why it matters: This act of respect and sportsmanship has been a hallmark of Japanese supporters since the 1998 World Cup, promoting environmental consciousness and community spirit. • What to watch next: Observers will be keen to see if this tradition continues throughout the tournament and how it influences fan behavior at future sporting events.

Sport Video. Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 21/06/2026 - 10:50 GMT+2 Japanese fans once again cleaned the stands after Japan's 4-0 World Cup victory over Tunisia, continuing a tradition that has become a symbol of respect and sportsmanship. Supporters collected rubbish in the stadium before leaving, a gesture that has drawn admiration at every World Cup since 1998. World Cup 2026 Japan fans Top stories Now playing Next Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive Now playing Next Meet Osito, the rescue dog winning hearts at the World Cup Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 21st, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 20th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Judo: Home nation strikes gold in Ulaanbaatar Now playing Next Trump warns of Hormuz tolls as ships pass despite Iran's closure claim Now playing Next France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C Now playing Next Trump and Meloni continue to trade jabs after G7 meeting Now playing Next Zelenskyy gives 1-week ultimatum to Belarus over drone relay equipment Now playing Next Trump warns of Hormuz tolls as ships pass despite Iran's closure claim Now playing Next 'All of Lebanon must burn,' Israeli minister says Now playing Next This cave village in France offers a natural escape from extreme heat Now playing Next From ruin to restoration: Byzantine Greek Monastery becomes 'Art Reliquary' for spiritual works Now playing Next Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Pedro Sánchez has passport revoked as court orders corruption trial Now playing Next Trump and Meloni continue to trade jabs after G7 meeting Now playing Next Zelenskyy issues one-week ultimatum to Lukashenka over drone-guidance equipment ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sport Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar Sport Norwegian parliament performs viral Viking row to back World Cup team Sport Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia Sport Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with ruthless 6-0 win Europe News Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour Culture news Forget 'Do Not Touch': Choreographer William Forsythe invites you to dance with the exhibits Europe News France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C Travel News Andros AI, heritage and tourism: the technology transforming the visitor experience in Greece Europe News French presidential frontrunner Jordan Bardella vows to win 2027 polls and shift course in the EU Lebanon 16 dead and 12 injured following Israeli strikes, Lebanon's civil defence agency says Europe News Driver dies and nine people are in critical condition after two trains collide in the UK Earth News 'It belongs to all of us': How the High Seas Treaty is shaping global waters ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Jordan Bardella meets Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw No Comment Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines No Comment As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off Tech News At the Web3 Summit, a growing movement wants to reclaim the internet for the people Tech News Airbus at Vivatech: How quantum sensing and AI can transform flying Israel Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew ceasefire, officials say Art Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent come together in "Beauty, Fashion and Happiness" exhibition Made in Europe Game changer sweets: the Bavarian start-up making sustainable ‘chocolate’ from sunflowers ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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