World Cup fans going viral for all the right reasons

After a stunning shutout between Cape Verde and Spain, fans celebrated. Plus Japanese fans and even players are being celebrated for how they cleaned up the stands and locker room after their game. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch takes a look at the moments of celebration from the early days of the World Cup.

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