Rising Sun flag displayed by Japanese fans at 2026 World Cup match sparks controversy
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During a 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match between Japan and Tunisia in Mexico, Japanese fans displayed the Rising Sun flag, reigniting controversy over the symbol's association with Japan's wartime militarism and imperialism. The flag appeared on TV broadcasts and the stadium's electronic scoreboard. A South Korean professor stated he will report the incident to FIFA, calling the use of the flag at the World Cup highly inappropriate.
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