Japan routs Philippines 7-0 to reach Women's Asian Cup semis and clinch a World Cup spot

SYDNEY (AP) — Toko Koga headed in two goals as Japan routed Philippines 7-0 on Sunday to advance to the Women’s Asian Cup ...

Japan flag more support for Nadeshiko after Asian Cup triumph, eye hosting 2039 Women's World Cup

The Japan Football Association has flagged greater support for Nadeshiko following their recent Women's Asian Cup triumph.

Japan beats South Korea 4-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia

Japan’s Riko Ueki, right, heads the ball during the Women’s Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in ...

Japan continue to look unstoppable as they set up Asian Cup finale with Matildas

Facing their biggest test yet at the Women's Asian Cup, Japan simply brushed aside South Korea to reach Saturday's final.

Japan wins the Women’s Asian Cup, beating Australia 1-0 on Hamano’s early strike

SYDNEY (AP) — Maika Hamano took a pass from the left with her back to goal, turned and launched a powerful strike from ...
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Japan World Cup 2026 preview: Best players, roster, history

After never reaching the World Cup prior to 1998, Japan has now qualified for eight tournaments and become one of Asia's preeminent sides in soccer. Spurred on by co-hosting the 2002 edition alongside ...

Australia and Japan meet in the final of an internationally charged Women's Asian Cup

A Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament that started with little fanfare three weeks ago but eventually received worldwide ...