Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out, while Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.
World Cup dark horses: Can Japan finally break last 16 barrier and go far?Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.
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