Scenes of Japanese soccer fans sweeping stadiums and picking up trash after a match first drew public attention in France in 1998 — Japan’s first appearance in the World Cup.
— Stephen Wade, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
This year’s tournament will have 48 teams play 104 matches at 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States, including eight games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, temporarily renamed Los Angeles Stadium.
— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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