Japan national football team's Kubo Takefusa is likely to miss the Tunisia match due to a left knee injury. The Japan Football Association announced on the 17th that Kubo underwent an MRI examination at a hospital and was diagnosed with a left knee injury. Kubo collided with an opponent player in the 25th minute of the second half of the Netherlands match and left the pitch. On the 17th, he did not participate in the practice in Nashville, Tennessee, and was rehabilitating at the team's accommodation. Kubo's absence will be a significant loss for the Japan national team. He is one of the team's key players and holds the key to the team's attack. The team will be looking for a replacement for Kubo in the Tunisia match. The Japan national team will play their second group stage match in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team lost to the Netherlands in the first match, so they need to win the Tunisia match. Kubo's absence will be a significant challenge for the team, but they will be looking to find a replacement and win the match. The Japan national team's next match will be held in Monterrey on the 20th (21st in Japan). The team aims to win the Tunisia match and advance to the group league. Kubo's return is highly anticipated by the team. He is one of the team's key players and holds the key to the team's attack. His return will have a significant impact on the team's victory.