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Japan's captain withdraws from the national team

Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the national team just three days before their World Cup opener, having failed to recover from an ankle injury.

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Japan Aim to Spring a Surprise at the World Cup — Taking a Page from South Korea's Playbook

Three consecutive wins, 17 high-scoring matches, and a tactical identity built over four years — Japan are quietly emerging as one of the World Cup's most dangerous dark horses.

19 May

Japan Eye a World Cup Upset — And They're Taking a Page Out of Korea's Playbook

Three straight wins, 17 high-scoring matches, and a tactical identity built over four years — Japan are quietly shaping up as one of the World Cup's most dangerous dark horses.

19 May

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