Japan Fans Steal the Show at World Cup, Then Heartbreak Hits
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A World Cup with more teams and more games has delivered euphoria, heartbreak, and a wave of unforgettable viral moments.
The tournament kicked off with pure joy. A Japanese supporter shouted to a television camera, "Texas is good, everything is big," capturing the early spirit. Fans dressed in sombreros and Mario costumes filled the streets, tossing each other into the air and line dancing with Dutch supporters. For a moment, it seemed Japan's fans were the undisputed stars of the meme world.
But the celebration did not last. Heartbreak soon followed.