India, June 16 -- Japan may have earned a dramatic point in its 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands on June 15, but it was the fans' post-match routine that once again captured global attention.

Minutes after Daichi Kamada's equaliser, Japanese supporters at AT&T Stadium in Dallas were seen collecting litter around their seats, filling large plastic bags they had brought with them and leaving the stands spotless before heading home.

The gesture has become a familiar sight at major tournaments. Japanese fans first went viral during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where they cleaned the stadium even after a heartbreaking last-minute defeat to Belgium knocked them out of the competition. The players followed suit, leaving their dressi...