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Japan

1st in AFC Women's Asian Cup
Asian Cup 2026: Which players will miss Women's Super League games for your club? Asian Cup 2026: Which players will miss Women's Super League games for your club?

A number of players could miss WSL action because they will be at the 2026 Asian Cup for Australia and Japan.

Japan chasing redemption as they look to regain Women's Asian Cup crown Japan chasing redemption as they look to regain Women's Asian Cup crown

Only a brave -- or foolish -- person will suggest Japan can't -- or won't -- win the AFC Women's Asian Cup, especially given Nadeshiko are chasing redemption.

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Women's Asian Cup: History, teams, winners, top goal-scorers Women's Asian Cup: History, teams, winners, top goal-scorers

Whether you are new to women's football, want to impress people with some fun facts, or are just a bit of a history nerd, here's what you need to know about the history of the Women's Asian Cup.

Women's Asian Cup 2026: How to watch the Matildas, fixtures, results -- all you need to know Women's Asian Cup 2026: How to watch the Matildas, fixtures, results -- all you need to know

The Women's Asian Cup is on Australian soil and we've got all the answers to your questions about the tournament. When's the final? Is Sam Kerr playing? How can I watch the Matildas games?

Blayney, Torcaso and the growing Australian influence in Asian Cup dugouts Blayney, Torcaso and the growing Australian influence in Asian Cup dugouts

The A-Leagues are not just exporting players at a rapid rate. These days, the demand for Australian coaches, particularly in Asia, is sky-high.

Ten players to watch at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Ten players to watch at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup

On March 1, Asia's biggest names will gather in Australia for the AFC Women's Asian Cup. From breakout stars to inspirational captains, here are 10 players to keep an eye on.

USWNT to face rivals Japan in trio of April friendlies USWNT to face rivals Japan in trio of April friendlies

The USWNT will play Japan in a trio of friendly matches during the April FIFA international window, the U.S. Soccer Federation confirmed on Saturday.

ESPN FC Women's Rank: Top 50 soccer players of 2025 ESPN FC Women's Rank: Top 50 soccer players of 2025

Here are the 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, as ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.

Angel City signs Portland Thorns' Sugita in major trade Angel City signs Portland Thorns' Sugita in major trade

The Portland Thorns have traded midfielder Hina Sugita to Angel City FC in exchange for defender M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intra-league transfer funds.

Nadeshiko avoid champions, rivals in AFC Women's Asian Cup draw Nadeshiko avoid champions, rivals in AFC Women's Asian Cup draw

Japan have been handed a relatively straightforward draw for next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup.

AFC Women's Asian Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Japan 0 0 0
2 Vietnam 0 0 0
3 India 0 0 0
4 Chinese Taipei 0 0 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
1 Ayaka Yamashit.. 0 0 0
12 Chika Hirao 0 0 0
23 Akane Okuma 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
1 Ayaka Yamashit.. 0 0 0
12 Chika Hirao 0 0 0
23 Akane Okuma 0 0 0