Japan Captain Wataru Endo Ruled Out of World Cup, Retires from International Duty

Japan’s captain Wataru Endo has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a persistent foot injury. The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder announced on social media that he cannot recover in time for the opener against the Netherlands and has decided to retire from international duty. Endo departs with 73 caps and four goals since his debut in 2015. He took the armband after the Qatar tournament and praised the squad’s growth. He will now back his team as a fan.

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