Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup due to a foot injury and announced his retirement from international football. He was replaced in the squad by Shuto Machino.

• Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with a foot injury.
• Endo announced his retirement from the national team after 73 caps and four goals.
• He was replaced in the squad by Shuto Machino ahead of the tournament.