Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

World Cup 2026 – US: Japanese Fans Clean Up Houston Stadium After Heartbreaking Loss to Brazil

Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Houston on Monday, June 29, after a late goal from Gabriel Martinelli in stoppage time. Following the loss, Japanese fans stayed behind to clean up trash from the stadium, continuing a tradition that has been observed since 1998.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Fans in the stands applaud the Japan team after their 2-1 loss to Brazil in a round of 32 World Cup football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Ritsu Doan (L) acknowledges fans after a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura waves to fans following a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

E

World Cup 2026 – Japan: Shibuya Scramble Crossing Packed With Fans After 4-0 Victory Over Tunisia 2

Crowds of supporters flooded Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble Crossing on Sunday, June 21, celebrating Japan's 4-0 FIFA World Cup Group Stage victory over Tunisia.

E

World Cup 2026 – Japan: Shibuya Scramble Crossing Packed With Fans After 4-0 Victory Over Tunisia

Crowds of supporters flooded Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble Crossing on Sunday, June 21, celebrating Japan's 4-0 FIFA World Cup Group Stage victory over Tunisia.

E

Mexico: One Dead as Powerful Storm With Hail and High Winds Strikes Monterrey, Nuevo León

A powerful storm with strong winds and hail struck the Monterrey metropolitan area in Mexico's Nuevo León state on Friday, June 19, causing flooding and widespread disruptions. One woman was killed in San Nicolás when a billboard collapsed due to the high winds. At the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora, security personnel temporarily restricted the departure of attendees to avoid incidents while the storm continued.

E

Mexico: One Dead as Powerful Storm With Hail and High Winds Strikes Monterrey, Nuevo León 2

A powerful storm with strong winds and hail struck the Monterrey metropolitan area in Mexico's Nuevo León state on Friday, June 19, causing flooding and widespread disruptions. One woman was killed in San Nicolás when a billboard collapsed due to the high winds. At the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora, security personnel temporarily restricted the departure of attendees to avoid incidents while the storm continued.

E

[Breaking News]Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

NASHVILLE, United States, June 8 Kyodo - Japan men's national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu takes a selfie with fans at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026. (Kyodo)

E

[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

DALLAS, United States, June 13 Kyodo - Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands. (Kyodo)

E

World Cup 2026 – US: Japan Supporters Clean Up Dallas Stadium After Netherlands Draw

Japanese fans continued their tradition of cleaning up the stadium after their team's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium on Sunday, June 14. The practice stems from a Japanese cultural philosophy of leaving a place as it was found, a habit instilled from elementary school, and has been a hallmark of Japanese supporters at World Cup tournaments.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands in Texas.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands in Texas.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands in Texas.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

E

Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Japan men's football team members wave to fans at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026.

E

Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Japan men's football team captain Wataru Endo speaks to fans at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026.

E

Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Japan men's football team members wave to fans at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026.

E

Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Japan men's national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu takes a selfie with fans at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026.

E

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (far R) fist bumps fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

E

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan players fist bump fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

E

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan captain Wataru Endo (front) speaks to fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

E

Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

E

Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

E

Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

E

Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

E

Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

Fans gather at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to witness the final run of a Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

E

Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

Fans gather at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to witness the final run of a Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

E

Football: ACLE

Al Ahli fans celebrate after the Saudi Arabian club beat Japan's Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League Elite final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

E

Football: ACLE

Japan's Machida Zelvia players acknowledge their fans after advancing to the team's first Asian Champions League Elite final with a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli on April 21, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

E

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan fans are pictured following Samurai Japan's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

E

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Fans watch Japan's Shohei Ohtani take batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

E

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Fans queue at a goods shop at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026, ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game between Japan and Venezuela.

E

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Japan fans celebrate after Japan beat the Czech Republic in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

E

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan fans celebrate after Japan won a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

E

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan fans celebrate after Japan beat South Korea in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

E

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan fans celebrate after Japan beat South Korea in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)