Japan have been one of the biggest and best stories of this World Cup, and there were very few fans that would have begrudged them a spot in the knockout stages. As it is, they had to settle for an uncomfortable bit of history – becoming the first team to exit at the group stage having won three games.

Whatever, happens, their passion will not be forgotten – and this moving post-match interview with star fullback Ayuma Goromaru sums it up:

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