From Adelaide to the FIFA World Cup: A fan's Journey

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Leo Kubota World Cup.jpg — Adelaide-based Leo Kubota (first from the left), watched both Japan and Australia's World Cup matches at the stadium. Credit: Leo Kubota

Australia Wide Adelaide reporter Leo Kubota travelled to the FIFA World Cup, where he watched both Japan and the Socceroos play live. With several Socceroos having strong ties to South Australia, local fans had plenty of reasons to follow the team's campaign closely.

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Published 21 July 2026 2:34pm

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Australia Wide Adelaide reporter Leo Kubota travelled to the FIFA World Cup, where he watched both Japan and the Socceroos play live. With several Socceroos having strong ties to South Australia, local fans had plenty of reasons to follow the team's campaign closely.

World Cup.png — From left: Socceroo fans marching to the stadium, Leo at Australia vs Paraguay match, Japan vs Tunisia. Credit: Leo Kubota

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