Photos of Japan's fans at the men's U20 FIFA World Cup in Chile

Japan players stand in front of their fans after losing a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of sixteen soccer match against France at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

October 09, 2025 - 4:57 PM

With drums, banners, flags and signs, the Japanese fans stole the show at the men’s Under-20 World Cup, with their heartfelt support. Their team advanced to the round of 16 following a perfect group-stage campaign but exited the tournament with a 1-0 loss to France on Wednesday.

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