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Japan coach: Leaving Endo out of World Cup was tough decision
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu made the final decision about team captain Wataru Endo not playing in the World Cup because of a left foot injury that would have likely kept the 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder from playing full matches.
How Eredivisie top scorer Ueda now has to plot Netherlands' downfall
Japan's Ayase Ueda has blossomed playing in the Dutch Eredivisie. He now has to hurt Netherlands' World Cup prospects.
Japan 'came here to win the World Cup, not fun' - Yukinari Sugawara
Japan wingback Yukinari Sugawara has reiterated that his team are at the World Cup not just to participate, but to win it.
Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup
Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.
How captain Endo's injury will force Japan to reshuffle
How captain Endo's injury will force Japan to reshuffle
Japan captain Wataru Endo out of World Cup with injury, announces international retirement
Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the squad for the 2026 World Cup due to injury and subsequently announced his retirement from international football.
Group F at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know
Group F at the 2026 World Cup features Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia and Sweden. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.
Ranking Asia's contenders: Which team will go the furthest at the World Cup?
Asia will be represented by nine nations at the World Cup -- but which teams are likeliest to advance from the group stage?
World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.
Gakpo: Timber's World Cup injury 'a pity' for Netherlands
Cody Gakpo talks about Jurriën Timber's injury blow and facing Liverpool teammate Wataru Endo in Netherlands' 2026 FIFA World Cup opener vs. Japan.
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Keisuke Osako | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Zion Suzuki | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Tomoki Hayakaw.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Keisuke Osako | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Zion Suzuki | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Tomoki Hayakaw.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |