Just before the start of the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup, the Japanese national team suffered a shocking incident. Wataru Endo (captain) withdrew from the tournament due to injury. Furthermore, he announced his retirement from the Japanese national team, shocking many supporters. However, what caused controversy was the subsequent call-up of additional players. Due to Endo’s departure, there were concerns about a lack of defensive midfielders, so Coach Moriyasu selected forward Shuto Machino. Why couldn’t he become a decisive midfielder? Why wasn’t Hidemasa Morita invited? Were there any problems with Moriyasu joining the Japanese national team? In this video, ✅ How Wataru Endo left the company ✅ The truth behind the announcement of his retirement from the Japan national team ✅ The reason why Shuto Machino was called up as an additional member of the team ✅ The call for Hidemasa Morita to return ✅ A thorough analysis of Coach Moriyasu’s decision ✅ The impact on the game against the Netherlands I will explain this in detail. Before the first match of the World Cup, the Japanese national team faces its biggest test yet. What do you think about this additional invitation? Was it the right decision to call up Machino, or should Hidemasa Morita have been called up? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments section! #Japan National Team #Wataru Endo #Shuto Machino #Hidemasa Morita #Moriyasu Japan #World Cup #WC #Japan Soccer National Team #Netherlands match #SAMURAIBLUE #Takefusa Kubo #Daichi Kamata #Aoi Tanaka #Itakura Elementary School #Soccer Commentary
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