Minamino also out as national team manager announces 26 players

Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma is a major doubt for the 2026 World Cup after being ruled out of Brighton's final two Premier League games of the season.

Injured Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's World Cup squad on Friday in a major blow to their chances of progressing beyond the last 16 for the first time.

Minamino also out as national team manager announces 26 players

The 28-year-old has been limited to just 27 appearances across all competitions for the south-coast club this season due to injuries.