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The "Maroon Wave" Invades Seattle: Unparalleled Fan Enthusiasm Ignites World Cup Stands

Sada Elbalad

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June 29, 2026

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SEATTLE, United States —This was not just a journey to the far northwest of the United States; it was a pure pilgrimage of football passion. The streets of Seattle were transformed into a living theater pulsing with Qatari identity

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Reuters

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· Jun 26, 2026

Japan fans celebrate as Samurai Blue advance to World Cup last 32

Overjoyed fans in Tokyo celebrated as Japan booked a place in the last 32 of the World Cup after drawing 1-1 with Sweden, while there were ecstatic scenes outside the stadium in Texas too. #tokyo #japan #worldcup #football #soccer

Associated Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Tokyo celebrates as Japan secures World Cup knockout spot

Soccer fans in Tokyo celebrated on Friday after Japan drew with Sweden in their final World Cup group stage match, sending both sides through to the knockout round. (AP video shot by: Alessandro Libri and Ayaka McGill) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

NDTV

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· Jun 26, 2026

'Pride Match' Organizers Highlight Seattle's Inclusivity; Iran, Egypt Oppose

Seattle's stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags on Friday for a World Cup match between teams representing two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and...

The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

DawnNews English

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· Jun 26, 2026

Japan Fans Celebrate As Samurai Blue Go Through To World Cup Last 32 | Dawn News English

Japan fans hurled one another into the air outside Dallas Stadium on Thursday (June 25), while groups of supporters chanted the country’s name in Japanese, “Nippon”. Other fans crowdsurfed to the sound of pounding drums, after their side booked a place in the World Cup knockout rounds alongside Sweden in a nerve-shredding Group F finale. #japan #worldcup #nippon #fifaworldcup #football #soccer #sports #worldcup2026 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

NBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Japón llega a Houston buscando la hazaña ante la Selección de Brasil

Japón llega al corazón de Texas para dar el campanazo en la Copa Mundial, su objetivo es eliminar a la cinco veces campeona, Brasil. Una misión que parece imposible. ¿Lo lograrán?

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Related coverage for "The "Maroon Wave" Invades Seattle: Unparalleled Fan Enthusiasm Ignites World Cup Stands": Reuters — Japan fans celebrate as Samurai Blue advance to World Cup last 32. Associated Press — Tokyo celebrates as Japan secures World Cup knockout spot. NDTV — 'Pride Match' Organizers Highlight Seattle's Inclusivity; Iran, Egypt Oppose. The Independent — FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match. DawnNews English — Japan Fans Celebrate As Samurai Blue Go Through To World Cup Last 32 | Dawn News English. NBC News — Japón llega a Houston buscando la hazaña ante la Selección de Brasil