Wataru Endo out of World Cup due to ankle injury
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Wataru Endo has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after sustaining a serious ankle injury during Liverpool's match against Sunderland in February. Initially expected to captain Japan in the tournament, Endo's condition has deteriorated, leading to his replacement by Shuto Machino in the squad. Endo's season with Liverpool concluded prematurely, and he is set to miss the summer competition. He aims to return for pre-season training in July as he enters the final year of his contract with Liverpool.
- •Endo injured during Liverpool's 1-0 win over Sunderland in February.
- •Shuto Machino will replace him in Japan's squad for the World Cup.
- •Endo expected to miss the summer tournament due to the injury.
- •Aims to rejoin Liverpool for pre-season training in July.
- •Previously projected to leave Liverpool but likely to stay for the final contract year.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Endo announces Japan retirement after World Cup withdrawal
- 7:53 PMESPN Soccer — Liverpool's Endo out of WC, retires from Japan
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Wataru Endo Announces International Retirement
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Captain Endo out of World Cup and retires from Japan duty
- 7:46 PMBBC Football — Captain Endo out of World Cup and retires from Japan duty
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star ruled out of the World Cup in devastating injury blow
"Following a setback recovering from a broken foot suffered in February, Liverpool midfielder and Japan captain Wataru Endo was forced to withdraw from the national team on the day World Cup 2026 kicked off. Unfortunately, it’s a setback that doesn’t mean Endo will just miss this summer’s tournament. It means that he has played his […]
"Japan midfielder Wataru Endo has retired from international football after being ruled out of the World Cup because of a foot problem. The Liverpool star sustained the injury against Sunderland on February 11 in what was his final club appearance of the season.
"Wataru Endo Ruled Out of the World Cup Through InjuryWataru Endo has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury. The 33-year-old’s club campaign came to an end after suffering a serious ank...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:57 PMEndo announces Japan retirement after World Cup withdrawal
Japan midfielder Wataru Endo has retired from international football after being ruled out of the World Cup because of a foot problem. The Liverpool star sustained the injury against Sunderland on February 11 in what was his final club appearance of the season.
- ESPN SoccerJun 11, 2026, 7:53 PMLiverpool's Endo out of WC, retires from Japan
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:52 PMWataru Endo Announces International Retirement
Following a setback recovering from a broken foot suffered in February, Liverpool midfielder and Japan captain Wataru Endo was forced to withdraw from the national team on the day World Cup 2026 kicked off. Unfortunately, it’s a setback that doesn’t mean Endo will just miss this summer’s tournament. It means that he has played his […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:47 PMCaptain Endo out of World Cup and retires from Japan duty
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan's World Cup squad because of injury and retires from international football.
- BBC FootballJun 11, 2026, 7:46 PMCaptain Endo out of World Cup and retires from Japan duty
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan's World Cup squad because of injury and retires from international football.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:10 PMLiverpool star ruled out of the World Cup in devastating injury blow
Wataru Endo Ruled Out of the World Cup Through InjuryWataru Endo has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury. The 33-year-old’s club campaign came to an end after suffering a serious ank...
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Champions League•Jun 11, 2026, 8:11 PMIt's official, Liverpool confirm club legend's son agrees momentous deal
- MLS•Jun 11, 2026, 7:19 PMMessi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup
Champions League•Jun 11, 2026, 7:13 PMReal Madrid confirm José Mourinho’s return as manager after 13 years away- EPL•Jun 11, 2026, 6:45 PMMidtjylland in talks to sign Newcastle United target Pierre Mounguengue from PSG
- EPL•Jun 11, 2026, 6:40 PMBrilliant news: International striker expected to sign Liverpool contract shortly
- MLS•Jun 11, 2026, 6:32 PMSnubbed by the U.S., Jesse Marsch marches Canada i...
