Japanese soccer fans cheered and chanted at Tokyo&#39;s iconic Shibuya crossing after Japan beat Spain 2-1 to surge into the last 16 at dawn Friday (December 2) Japan local time.

Fans in Japan celebrate reaching last 16

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Fans in Japan celebrate reaching last 16

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