Football fans display Rising Sun flag at World Cup match and reignite debate on controversial symbol

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Some fans of the Japanese team held up the flag while cheering at the World Cup on Saturday, reigniting debate on the controversial symbol associated with the country's wartime militarism and imperialism.

Some fans of the Japanese football team were seen cheering with the Rising Sun flag during Japan’s 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match on Saturday, reigniting debate on the use of the controversial symbol associated with Japan’s wartime militarism and imperialism.