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Japanese fans' tradition of cleaning up after themselves at World Cup

Japanese soccer fans at the World Cup are continuing a tradition they started in 1998: cleaning up their own trash at stadiums. Tony Dokoupil reports. Grouped from 5 articles across 3 sources.

5 reports3 sourcesJun 16, 2026, 12:00 AM
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CBS NewsJun 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

Japanese fans' tradition of cleaning up after themselves at World Cup

Japanese soccer fans at the World Cup are continuing a tradition they started in 1998: cleaning up their own trash at stadiums. Tony Dokoupil reports.

The Globe and MailJun 15, 2026, 11:22 PM

Visiting World Cup fans pleasantly surprised by friendliness of American hosts

Washington’s popularity is at a low around the world, but many visitors find Americans as welcoming as ever

Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 5:56 PM

US visa rules leave Iraq’s World Cup fans behind

Iraq’s fans are celebrating their country’s first World Cup qualification in over 40 years.

CBS NewsJun 15, 2026, 11:29 AM

World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies, 48 teams, billions of fans

With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada​, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.

Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 2:04 AM

Ecuadorian World Cup fans takeover Philly’s Rocky Steps

Ecuadorian football fans packed Philadelphia’s Rocky Steps to cheer on the South American nation in its opening

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