Japanese attacking midfielder Takumi Minamino will not be present at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
The Monaco midfielder suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee in December, ruling him out of Samurai Blue’s plans for the quadrennial event.
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The former Liverpool player was injured during Monaco’s 2-1 win in the French Cup match against Auxerre.
The 31-year-old, who has scored 26 goals in 73 caps for Japan, was carried off the field of play with his face in his hands.
Japan is in group F with the Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia.
Published on June 15, 2026
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