Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu apologises after ending Liverpool captain Wataru Endo's World Cup dreams due to injury, a tough decision for the team.

Wataru Endo haakt drie dagen voor het groepsduel met Oranje geblesseerd af bij Japan.

Liverpool's Wataru Endo ruled out of 2026 FIFA World Cup with left ankle ligament tear. Japan calls up Shuto Machino as replacement before June 11 opener.