Japan captain Wataru Endo, 33, has retired from international football after withdrawing from the 2026 World Cup squad due to a foot injury requiring surgery.
Endo has not played since February
Jun 12, 2026
02:28 am
What's the storyJapan's national football team captain, Wataru Endo, has announced his retirement from international football.
The Liverpool midfielder's decision comes after he was forced to withdraw from the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad due to an injury.
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