World Cup interest is so high in Japan that a streamer can’t cope


Players warming up during Japan’s official training on the eve of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Japan and Croatia in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Dec 4, 2022. — AP

TOKYO, Japan: CyberAgent Inc’s Abema TV may have to restrict access to Japan’s World Cup game at midnight Monday local time (11pm in Malaysia), as runaway demand is pushing the streaming service to its limits.

Viewers were advised over the weekend that admission to watch the Japan-Croatia match may be restricted in order to ensure a stable service.

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