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One year out from 2027 Women's World Cup: Power Ranking, burning questions, 10 top U23 prospects
The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in Brazil on June 24, 2027, and, so far, 14 out of the 32 teams have secured their ticket already.
Banyana Banyana's bounce-back win against Japan a sign of what could be
The takeaway from South Africa's two friendlies against Japan in Osaka - a 5-0 defeat followed by a 1-0 win - was that the gap between what this team is and what it could be, with better preparation, is vast.
Japan vs. South Africa - Kick-off time, how to watch Banyana Banyana on Saturday
South Africa's Banyana Banyana will visit Japan at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Wesley leads USWNT past Japan with goal, assist in 3-0 win
Kennedy Wesley recorded her first international goal to lead the United States to a 3-0 friendly win over Japan on Friday night in Commerce City, Colorado.
Japan wins second game of 3-match set with USWNT
Emma Hayes hails USWNT's evolution after 10th straight win
Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday.
Lavelle leads USWNT past Japan in San Jose friendly
Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday.
Hayes: Returning Wilson 'ready for USWNT-Japan triple-header
USWNT forward Sophia Wilson is getting closer to 90 minutes fit and could play in all three upcoming games against Japan, head coach Emma Hayes said.
Did Emma Hayes select the right USWNT squad to face Japan?
Ali Krieger reacts to Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson returning to the USWNT squad to face Japan.
Japan, Australia unite to slam Women's Asian Cup prize money
Women's Asian Cup finalists Japan and Australia have united to hit out at the AFC for inequitable and stagnant prize money awarded for the tournament, as well as calling on FIFA to deliver equal prize money for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Riko Ueki | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | Kiko Seike | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | Hinata Miyazaw.. | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Yui Hasegawa | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Hinata Miyazaw.. | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 15 | Aoba Fujino | 2 | 5 | 1 |