New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Chile will feel a little quieter now that Japan is out of the men's Under-20 World Cup.

With drums, banners, flags, and signs, the Japanese fans stole the show with their heartfelt support as their team advanced to the round of 16 following a perfect group-stage campaign. It all ended Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to France.

"I moved to Mexico literally three days ago to open a ramen restaurant," Toshi Yoshizawa, a 43-year-old fan, told The Associated Press. "This World Cup and this national team made it easy for me to cross the ocean."

Yoshizawa was part of a small but loud group that captivated Chile with their boisterous presence in stadiums, whether in Santiago or Valparaiso. Some traveled alone, others are busine...