Blue Bags in the Stands After Japanese Fans Leave: A Scene That Surprised the World

Once again, the bags have made an appearance.

At the North and Central America World Cup, the "stadium cleanup" culture of Japanese soccer fans is drawing attention once more.

Spectators are going around the World Cup stadium stands, picking up trash left on the floor one by one.

The people cleaning up are none other than Japanese soccer fans.

This was the scene after Japan drew 2-2 against the Netherlands in a group stage match of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup.

The blue bags used as cheering props during the match transformed into trash bags as soon as the game ended.

They even cleaned up all the trash left behind by other spectators nearby.

Even though Japan recorded a disappointing draw after conceding a late equalizer in the second half, the fans continued their cleanup in silence.

This behavior by Japanese fans has already become a staple of the World Cup.

FIFA also praised the act on its social media account, calling it a "beautiful tradition off the pitch," and featured the images of the Japanese spectators cleaning up on its main page.

(Source: X @FIFAcom)
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