June 10 : Takumi Minamino will be part of Japan's World Cup campaign despite still recovering from injury, with the forward taking on a mentor role and looking to "give maximum support" to the squad.The Japanese international ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee while playing for AS

June 10 : Takumi Minamino will be part of Japan's World Cup campaign despite still recovering from injury, with the forward taking on a mentor role and looking to "give maximum…

Takumi Minamino joins Japan's 2026 World Cup squad as a non-playing mentor after an ACL injury, reflecting a strategic approach to squad culture and