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Why can’t we win it? Inside the Japanese embassy for Sunday’s World Cup opener.

For a crowd of superfans, Japan’s performance against the Netherlands only stoked their enthusiasm.

Published June 14, 2026, 11:20 PM
Updated June 15, 2026, 2:53 AM2.9K
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Why can’t we win it? Inside the Japanese embassy for Sunday’s World Cup opener.

For a crowd of superfans, Japan’s performance against the Netherlands only stoked their enthusiasm.

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