# Mitoma Out: Japan’s World Cup Dream Hit!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mitoma-out-japans-world-cup-dream-hit/  
Published: 2026-06-13  
Updated: 2026-06-13  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

Heartbreak for Japan! Star winger Kaoru Mitoma is officially ruled out of the 2026 World Cup.

- **The Injury:** A severe hamstring tear sustained during Brighton’s clash with Wolves.
- **The Verdict:** Medical experts confirmed recovery is impossible before the tournament ends.
- **The Impact:** Coach Moriyasu faces a massive tactical crisis as Japan loses their primary creative engine for Group F.