Injured Takumi Minamino takes on role of mentor for Japan at World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Takumi Minamino is serving as a mentor for Japan's World Cup campaign in 2026 despite recovering from a knee injury that ended his chances of playing in the tournament.

• Takumi Minamino joined Japan as a mentor for the 2026 World Cup
• Minamino suffered a knee injury in December that will keep him out of the tournament
• The injury ended his hopes of participating in the World Cup