Wataru Endo Retires From Japan Duty After World Cup Injury Blow

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Wataru Endo Retires From Japan Duty After World Cup Injury Blow

Endo announced he will step away from Japan’s World Cup squad and retire from international duty after failing to recover from injury. “I have no regrets whatsoever,” he wrote on X, while admitting frustration at missing the tournament. The captain said he was proud of Japan’s growth since Qatar and urged fans to believe the team can win it.

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