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2023 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Japan cruise to victory over Costa Rica

July 26, 2023 Alex Bishop

The Nadeshiko have earned their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with a comfortable 2-0 win over Costa Rica. First half goals from Hikaru Naomoto of Urawa Reds […]

2023 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Japan sound warning with five-star performance

July 23, 2023 Alex Bishop

Japan’s FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign is off to a winning start as they swept aside a physically superior Zambia side in an emphatic 5-0 victory. The Nadeshiko’s signature high tempo, possession-based game has allowed […]

2023 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Women’s World Cup Preview: Japan

July 18, 2023 Alex Bishop

Japan boss Futoshi Ikeda is set to introduce his brand of Nadeshiko football to the world at Australia and New Zealand 2023. After a series of tournament underperformances, the 2011 champions are out to reclaim […]

2023 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Age no barrier for wonderkid Fujino

July 6, 2023 Alex Bishop

Japan has long been a prime producer of top technical talent in the women’s game. However, the 2011 world champions have struggled to maintain pace with the elite of women’s football in recent years and […]

2023 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Iwabuchi omission headlines Japan’s World Cup squad announcement

June 14, 2023 Alex Bishop

As with any World Cup squad announcement, our eyes naturally scan for surprise inclusions and notable omissions. Arguably these two catalysts play an important role in generating interest during the build up to a tournament, […]

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Japan shoot themselves in the foot in penalty shootout loss

December 6, 2022 Scott McIntyre

The Asian Game’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. One by one the AFC dominoes fell, Japan preceding Korea Republic by a matter of hours, like twins fighting […]

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Match Preview: Japan vs Croatia

December 5, 2022 Scott McIntyre

The Asian Game’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. Japan will be aiming to create history by reaching the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first […]

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Japan stun Spain to advance to the Round of 16

December 2, 2022 Scott McIntyre

The Asian Game’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. Twenty-nine years after the Agony of Doha that saw Japan fail to qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, […]

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Match Preview: Japan vs Spain

December 1, 2022 Scott McIntyre

The Asian Game’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. Japan’s rollercoaster ride at the 2022 FIFA World Cup reaches a crucial juncture as they face Spain in their […]

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Japan crash back down to earth

November 28, 2022 Scott McIntyre

The Asian Game’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. And just like that, Japan’s hopes of reaching the second round at the 2022 FIFA World Cup are hanging […]

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