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The Quiet Games have just begun a the Tokyo Olympics. With no fans, you can hear the cicadas buzzing outside Tokyo Stadium.

A volunteer watches the match in an empty Tokyo Stadium, July 22, 2021 as Mexico defeated France 4-1 in pool play at the Olympic Games. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Officials from Nepal are among the few people in the stands as Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021.

Officials from Nepal are among the few people in the stands as Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

France's Pierre Kalulu, left, and Mexico's Henry Martin compete as Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match on July 22, 2021.

France’s Pierre Kalulu, left, and Mexico’s Henry Martin compete as Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match on July 22, 2021. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021.

Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Mexico's Johan Vasquez (5) and France's Florian Thauvin compete, July 22, 2021, during pool play in soccer at Tokyo Stadium at the Olympics.

Mexico’s Johan Vasquez (5) and France’s Florian Thauvin compete, July 22, 2021, during pool play in soccer at Tokyo Stadium at the Olympics. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Mexico's Sebastian Cordova celebrates his goal as France goalkeeper Paul Bernardoni reacts, July 22, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics. Mexico defeated France 4-1.

Mexico’s Sebastian Cordova celebrates his goal as France goalkeeper Paul Bernardoni reacts, July 22, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics. Mexico defeated France 4-1. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

A Mexican official cheers for a goal as his team defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics.

A Mexican official cheers for a goal as his team defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Mexico celebrates their 4-1 win over France in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Mexico celebrates their 4-1 win over France in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

The Shiokaze Park beach volleyball venue is prepped for the start of Olympic competition with a view of Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo skyline on July 22, 2021.

The Shiokaze Park beach volleyball venue is prepped for the start of Olympic competition with a view of Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo skyline on July 22, 2021. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

A few officials sit in the empty stands at the Shiokaze Park beach volleyball venue, July 22, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics.

A few officials sit in the empty stands at the Shiokaze Park beach volleyball venue, July 22, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

The moon rises as Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021.

The moon rises as Mexico defeats France 4-1 in a pool play soccer match at an empty Tokyo Stadium on July 22, 2021. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

A view of Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo skyline behind the Shiokaze Park beach volleyball venue, July 22, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics.

A view of Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo skyline behind the Shiokaze Park beach volleyball venue, July 22, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

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