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Japan overcome struggles to snatch valuable point
Amid a backdrop of multiple injuries and other unfortunate incidents, like the inadequate facilities at the…
The three burning questions from Japan’s World Cup squad selections
Hajime Moriyasu announced the squad for the FIFA World Cup on Friday, 15 May amid high…
EXCLUSIVE: Japan & Saudi Arabia big winners from ACL Elite shake-up
Japan and Saudi Arabia stand to be the big winners from the revamped AFC Champions League,…
Japan eye Women’s World Cup to boost local support
Fresh from winning the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the third time in the last four…
Japan return to the summit of Asia after nail-biting win over Australia
Japan has cemented their place at the top of women’s football in Asia with a third…
Japan set up mouth-watering showdown with Australia
Japan cruised past Korea Republic 4-1 in the second semi-final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup…
Japan surge past Philippines to book semi-final spot
Japan have cemented their place as the tournament favourites with a thumping 7-0 win over the…
Chinese Taipei reach quarter-finals; Vietnam, India exit
Chinese Taipei booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after…
Chinese Taipei overcome Vietnam as Japan massacre India
Chinese Taipei are on track for back-to-back quarter-final appearances after edging past Vietnam with a 2-0…
Japan start with victory; India suffer heartbreak against Vietnam
One of the tournament favourites, Japan, began their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 campaign with a…
Nielsen relishing chance to bring Nadeshiko Japan back to winning ways
Greenlander Nils Nielsen is set to embark on his first major outing as Nadeshiko Japan manager…
Australian eyes firmly on the prize ahead of Japan showdown
When Australia last played Japan, just weeks into the Tony Popovic era, they walked away with…