Yahoo Sports reports: Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands.Japan have been hit hard by injuries heading into the World Cup.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 12, 2026 1:20 AM
Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career
Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands.Japan have been hit hard by injuries heading into the World Cup.
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