Takefusa Kubo ruled out of Japan’s last-16 tie with Brazil

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·30 June 2026

Takefusa Kubo ruled out of Japan’s last-16 tie with Brazil

Japan will again be without Takefusa Kubo for the World Cup last-16 against Brazil on Monday at 19:00, the winger having been sidelined since the opening 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.

Kubo set up a goal in that match before going off in the 75th minute. Without him, Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 then drew 1-1 with Sweden, finishing second in Group F behind the Dutch.

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According to ESPN Asia, head coach Hajime Moriyasu said Kubo is only running and doing individual work for now, so he will not face Brazil, adding they hope for a quick recovery, which the player also wants.

During Sunday’s 15-minute media window at training, the Real Sociedad winger worked separately and without a ball.

Kubo is 25 and has 50 caps and seven goals for Japan.

Source: L'Équipe