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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stephen Wade

Japan guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup – here is why their fans leave stadiums spotless

Japanese football fans have a reputation for leaving stadiums spotless - (Getty)

The phenomenon of Japanese football fans meticulously cleaning stadiums after matches has become a global spectacle, a tradition that began at their first World Cup appearance in 1998 and continues to astonish observers worldwide.

This remarkable custom, first noted in France, was evident at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and is expected to persist when Japan competes in upcoming group games in Arlington, Texas, and Monterrey, Mexico.

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