Home / SportsJapan TimesSportsJapan Times·Jun 24, 2026·1 min readFans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World CupChinese supporters of the Samurai Blue say their fandom has nothing to do with politics, reflecting instead a long admiration for Japanese soccer and what it represents for Asia.View original source — Japan Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesESPNSportsJun 24, 2026 · 1 minAthletics' Gelof exits after hand spiked by cleatESPNRFISportsJun 24, 2026 · 1 minGhana dig in for stalemate with England at World CupRFIABC NewsSportsJun 24, 2026 · 1 minSocceroos should make 'harsh' call for final group game, Schwarzer saysABC NewsBBC SportSportsJun 24, 2026 · 1 minColombia qualify for last 32 with win over DR CongoBBC Sport
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