Japan cleaned up its World Cup locker room — and the stands — after its loss to Belgium

Japan's biggest mark on the World Cup may have been its historic victory over Colombia. Or, if you're really sentimental, it's this:

Yes, after Belgium cleaned up in Monday's Round of 16 game against Japan, the losing team cleaned up its locker room. Japan's class act even extended to its fans, who notably stayed behind after the team's victory over Colombia and loss on Monday to clean up the stands.

If you weren't crying when Japan was eliminated, you better be now.

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