HONG KONG - Hong Kong football fans are rooting for the Japan national team in the 2026 World Cup, where the Samurai Blue have advanced to the knock-out phrase in the round of 32, despite ongoing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo over a diplomatic row.
The semiautonomous Chinese region saw a surge in viewing parties for Japan's matches in the current tournament, with streets dotted with people wearing the iconic Samurai Blue national soccer team jerseys.
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