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England and Japan sense World Cup chance as US falter, Germany flop
AFP · 8 months ago
Germany's shock exit and the United States' plodding performances were just two of the surprises of a wild Women's World Cup group stage, with England and Japan now leading the charge when the knockouts begin on Saturday.
Japan thrash Spain 4-0 in Women's World Cup warning
AFP · 8 months ago
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice and set up another as Japan stunned Spain 4-0 at the Women's World Cup on Monday to set up a clash with Norway in the knockout stage.
Australia face must-win World Cup clash, Japan take on Spain
AFP · 8 months ago
Co-hosts Australia have to beat Canada on Monday or risk an unthinkable exit from the Women's World Cup in the first round, while former champions Japan take on Spain with top spot in their group on the line.
Spain say Japan clash will be biggest Women's World Cup test yet
AFP · 8 months ago
Coach Jorge Vilda warned his Spain team they will be fully tested for the first time at this Women's World Cup in their group-deciding clash with Japan on Monday.
Bayern shrug off Mane absence to win Japan friendly
AFP · 8 months ago
A Bayern Munich side missing the departing Sadio Mane beat Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 on Saturday with a goal by substitute Josip Stanisic in the second game of their Japan tour.
Spain crush Zambia 5-0 to join Japan in World Cup last 16
AFP · 8 months ago
Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo both scored twice as Spain qualified for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 5-0 win over Zambia on Wednesday, a result that also propelled Japan into the knockout phase.
Japan on verge of World Cup last 16, Spain primed to join them
AFP · 8 months ago
Japan all but sealed their place in the Women's World Cup last 16 on Wednesday with Spain poised to fire a title warning and join them in the knockout rounds.
Japan on verge of Women's World Cup last 16 after Costa Rica stroll
AFP · 8 months ago
Japan all but booked their place in the Women's World Cup last 16 as forwards Hikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino scored twice in three minutes in a 2-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.
PSG draw with Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Japan friendly
AFP · 8 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain's Japan tour started with a whimper on Tuesday as they played out a 0-0 draw with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Osaka.
High-flying Japan eager to shut down Costa Rica
AFP · 9 months ago
Japan are eager to take their performance up a notch against Costa Rica on Wednesday and build on their flying start to the Women's World Cup.
Japan hammer Zambia 5-0 in Women's World Cup lesson
AFP · 9 months ago
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan smashed Women's World Cup newcomers Zambia 5-0 in a rampant start to their campaign on Saturday.
Japan 'left behind' as Women's World Cup glory becomes distant memory
AFP · 9 months ago
Japan won the World Cup in 2011 playing a free-flowing style that made them the envy of women's football, but they have fallen behind since then, sparking accusations of mismanagement and neglect.
Japan's 'King Kazu' extends Portugal deal aged 56
AFP · 9 months ago
Kazuyoshi Miura will continue playing aged 56 after the former Japan international extended his loan deal with Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense.
Fukushima-born Endo ready to run free for Japan at World Cup
AFP · 9 months ago
Jun Endo wasn't allowed to play football outside after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster because of radiation fears, so she honed her dribbling skills in a cramped indoor hall instead.
Iniesta plays last game for Japan's Vissel Kobe
AFP · 9 months ago
Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta played his last game for Japanese club Vissel Kobe on Saturday, as he prepares to continue his illustrious career elsewhere.
Japanese fans facing Women's World Cup TV blackout
AFP · 10 months ago
Japanese football fans are facing a TV blackout for next month's Women's World Cup, with some warning failure to strike a broadcasting deal would be a "missed opportunity".
Kubo cracks whip as Japan thrash El Salvador
AFP · 10 months ago
Spain-based forward Takefusa Kubo said Japan "need to keep improving" after thrashing El Salvador 6-0 in a friendly Thursday to pick up their first win since the World Cup.
Tottenham's Iwabuchi axed from Japan squad for World Cup
AFP · 10 months ago
Experienced Tottenham forward Mana Iwabuchi was a surprise casualty when Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda named his Women's World Cup squad on Tuesday.
Departing Iniesta enjoys Barcelona send-off in Japan
AFP · 10 months ago
Andres Iniesta said it was "special" to face former club Barcelona in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday as he prepares to leave Japan and continue his illustrious playing career elsewhere.
Japan recall Celtic ace Furuhashi for friendlies
AFP · 11 months ago
Scottish Premiership player of the season Kyogo Furuhashi earned a Japan recall Thursday after nine months in the international wilderness saw him miss the World Cup.
