Japan whips France in American football World Cup opener

Japan whips France in American football World Cup opener

KAWASAKI, Japan - Members of Japan's American football team acknowledge their fans after beating France 48-0 on the opening day of the World Cup of American football in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture on July 7. Six nations, including the United States for the first time since the tournament began in 1999, are taking part in the competition.

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