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With the World Cup taking place across North and Central America, thrilling matches continue to unfold day after day. While the players’ spirited performances are a massive draw, the supporters—riding a rollercoaster of emotions with every play—are just as central to the vibrant World Cup atmosphere.
Our guest educator, Kumazaki Takashi, is a prominent writer who has written for soccer journals and general sports magazines. Having traveled to over 50 countries and regions, Kumazaki notes how deeply he has felt the differences in people’s passion for the sport and their unique styles of cheering. By shifting our focus beyond the pitch to the “scenes of daily life with soccer” that unfold outside the stadiums, he shared invaluable insights that allow us to view and experience the World Cup from an entirely new perspective.

PHOTO: Peace Boat