Japan coach praises fans' cleanliness ahead of Tunisia match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed pride in the country's fans and their reputation for cleaning up after themselves, highlighting their behavior during the ongoing World Cup. This followed footage of supporters tidying up after Japan's 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Texas. While he appreciates this cultural aspect, Moriyasu raised concerns about its impact on cleaning staff. Ahead of Japan's next group match against Tunisia, Moriyasu reflects on the mixed reception of this behavior in Japan, where social media highlights the disparity in home cleanliness standards.
- •Japan fans cleaned up after the Netherlands match in Texas.
- •Moriyasu addresses potential job impacts on cleaners.
- •A social media response critiques household cleaning habits among Japanese men.
- •Japan's next match is against Tunisia this Saturday in Mexico.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Japan coach 'proud' of tidy fans - as long as cleaners stay in work
"Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Friday he was proud that the country's fans had forged a global reputation for tidying up after themselves at the World Cup -- as long as it does not put cleaners out of work.Speaking on the eve of Japan's second group game, against Tunisia on Saturday in Mexico, Moriyasu said: "I think this is one part of the Japanese culture that we can be proud of in the world."
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