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Thursday June 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
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Maya Yoshida: Joins Japan squad as support player
Jun 4th
Yoshida has joined Japan's World Cup preparation camp in Monterrey as a support player, bringing his vast international experience to the squad during a critical phase of their preparations, according to Football Zone.
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Wataru Endo: Training separately due to injury
Jun 4th
Endo (undisclosed) is training separately from the Japan squad at their preparation camp in Monterrey, having been seen limping upon arriving, raising fresh concerns over his fitness ahead of the World Cup opener against the Netherlands on June 14, according to Football Zone.
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Yuto Nagatomo: Makes history at fifth World Cup
Jun 2nd
Nagatomo has been named in Japan's World Cup squad as a backup option on the left flank, set to become the first Asian player ever to appear at five different World Cups if he features in the tournament.
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Ao Tanaka: Quality in engine room
Jun 2nd
Tanaka has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to be an important midfield presence for Japan throughout the competition.
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Kaishu Sano: Another decent option in midfield
Jun 2nd
Sano has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to compete for a starting role in the midfield throughout the competition under coach Hajime Moriyasu.
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Daizen Maeda: Option in rotation
Jun 2nd
Maeda has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to provide a relentless and energetic attacking option as a rotation player throughout the competition.
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Ayase Ueda: Clinical finisher for Japan
Jun 2nd
Ueda has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to be the undisputed starting striker throughout the competition as Japan's most prolific finisher.
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Junya Ito: Experience in attack
Jun 2nd
Ito has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to provide an experienced and direct option in the attack throughout the competition.
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Keito Nakamura: Set to start on left flank
Jun 2nd
Nakamura has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to provide a direct and prolific attacking option on Japan's left flank throughout the competition.
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Daichi Kamada: Versatile midfielder for Japan
Jun 2nd
Kamada has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the most important midfield presences for Japan throughout the competition.
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Takefusa Kubo: Creative heartbeat of Japan
Jun 2nd
Kubo has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to be the primary attacking threat and creative force for the Samurai Blue throughout the competition.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu: Fit to start in back line
Jun 2nd
Tomiyasu has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to feature in the back-three as a versatile and experienced option who can operate at center-back or as a wing-back.
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Ko Itakura: Expected to start in back line
Jun 2nd
Itakura has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to marshal Japan's back-three throughout the competition as the defensive organiser and leader.
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Hiroki Ito: Defensive anchor for Japan
Jun 2nd
Ito has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the first-choice in the back-three throughout the competition.
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Zion Suzuki: Set to start with Japan
Jun 2nd
Suzuki has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to start every fixture as coach Hajime Moriyasu's undisputed first choice in goal.
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Yuito Suzuki: Fit for World Cup
Jun 1st
Suzuki (collarbone) was named as an unused substitute in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Iceland, confirming he is fully fit for Japan's World Cup campaign, according to the JFA.
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Miki Yamane: Assists against Houston
May 28th
Yamane assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo.
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Kaoru Mitoma: Undergoes surgery
May 25th
Mitoma (hamstring) received surgery on his injured hamstring Monday, while Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler commented "The good news is that the procedure was successful and Kaoru has now begun the early stages of his rehabilitation programme. While we appreciate the timing of the injury is bad, Kaoru remains in good spirits and his focus now is on his rehabilitation, working with the club's medical team and returning to action next season".
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Sweden News
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Viktor Gyokeres: Scores against Greece
Jun 4th
Gyokeres (undisclosed) was brought down from behind by a dangerous tackle from Panagiotis Retsos during Thursday's 2-2 draw against Greece but was able to continue after receiving medical treatment on the pitch, with coach Graham Potter acknowledging it was not a brilliant tackle and that it looked ugly from the bench, according to Aftonbladet. "Of course you get irritated after a tackle like that. But it can happen, so there is nothing more to it," Gyokeres said.
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Benjamin Nygren: Ankle knock forces early exit
Jun 4th
Nygren (ankle) was substituted after 60 minutes of Thursday's 2-2 draw against Greece after being tackled and twisting his ankle, leaving the pitch limping and without his left shoe, though the Sweden forward expressed confidence that the issue is not serious, according to Aftonbladet. "On the moment, it hurt. We were going to make changes anyway, so we preferred safety over uncertainty. It's still fine. You've already sprained your foot, so you can feel the difference. I can walk, move, balance on one leg. It's fine."
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Anthony Elanga: Knee collision causes concern
Jun 4th
Elanga (knee) was left on the pitch receiving medical attention after sustaining a knee-on-knee collision during an additional training session following Thursday's 2-2 draw against Greece, though the Newcastle winger played down the severity of the issue, according to Aftonbladet. "When you get knee on knee, the pain is indescribable. But it disappears after a day or two. You always imagine the worst when you have knee pain. But everything is fine."
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Victor Lindelof: Dealing with foot sprain
Jun 4th
Lindelof (foot) was a late scratch from Thursday's 2-2 draw against Greece after coach Graham Potter opted to rest the defender despite initially naming him in the starting lineup, according to Nordisk Suede.
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Carl Starfelt: Comes off bench Thursday
Jun 4th
Starfelt (back) took part in the final 26 minutes of Sweden's friendly against Greece on Thursday.
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Gabriel Gudmundsson: Logs 64 minutes in friendly
Jun 4th
Gudmundsson (hamstring) delivered two crosses (zero accurate) over 64 minutes of play during Thursday's international friendly game versus Greece.
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Daniel Svensson: Set to feature at wing-back
Jun 3rd
Svensson has been named in Sweden's World Cup squad and is expected to provide quality delivery from wide areas under coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, arriving at the tournament after a productive Bundesliga campaign.
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Kristoffer Nordfeldt: Sweden No.1 goalkeeper
Jun 3rd
Nordfeldt has been named in Sweden's World Cup squad as the first-choice goalkeeper under coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, set to experience one of the biggest stages of his career this summer.
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Isak Hien: Set to anchor backline
Jun 3rd
Hien has been named in Sweden's World Cup squad and is expected to start at center-back, arriving at the tournament after a solid Serie A campaign that underlined his development as one of the more reliable defenders in the Swedish squad.
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Yasin Ayari: Midfield creator for Sweden
Jun 3rd
Ayari has been named in Sweden's World Cup squad and is expected to start in midfield under coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, arriving at the tournament after a solid Premier League campaign that highlighted his value as both a creative and set-piece specialist.
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Alexander Isak: Expected to start on left wing
Jun 3rd
Isak has been named in Sweden's World Cup squad and is expected to start on the left wing under coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, arriving at the tournament after a difficult first season at Liverpool heavily disrupted by injuries.
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Eric Smith: Plays for national team
Jun 1st
Smith (undisclosed) started and played 45 minutes for Sweden during Monday's loss to Norway in their preparation for the World Cup.
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Emil Holm: Ruled out of World Cup
May 30th
Holm has been ruled out of Sweden's World Cup squad after suffering a muscle injury expected to keep him sidelined for several weeks, according to the Swedish Football Association.
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Dejan Kulusevski: Extended absence further explained
May 28th
Kulusevski has had his absence further explained after a season on the sidelines and missing the Swedish World Cup roster, according to Swedish team doctor Jonas Werner, per Alasdair Gold of Football.London. "It's been a long story with Dejan. He's done everything he can to get ready, but when it came to deciding [if he would make the squad], he wasn't. The reason is that he hasn't played football in a year, but even the medical assessments made this spring have pointed in the direction that he wouldn't be ready. Cartilage injuries, like in Dejan's case, are troublesome. They are difficult to treat. Plus, he has it in a place that gets a lot of stress. The injury simply hasn't healed enough to handle that stress. I have high hopes that [he can play football again]."
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Jesper Karlstrom: Works hard against Napoli
May 25th
Karlstrom won one of two tackles and had one shot (one on goal), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.