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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Eshlin Aravinda Vedan

Fans in Japan face another sleepless night for World Cup last 16

Japan have shocked Germany and Spain on their way to the round of 16 [Eugene Hoshiko/AP Photo]

Kagoshima, Japan – Japan take on Croatia in the group of 16 of the World Cup 2022 on Monday. The 6pm (15:00 GMT) kickoff means it will be midnight in Japan when the first whistle is blown.

Many will sacrifice their sleep to watch their team play. With extra time and penalties a possibility, there is a chance that Japanese football fans may be awake and glued to their screens well past 3am.

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