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The Japan women's national football team (Japanese: サッカー日本女子代表, Hepburn: Sakka Nippon Joshi Daihyo), or nicknamed Nadeshiko Japan (なでしこジャパン), represents Japan in women's association football and is run by the Japan Football Association (JFA). It is the most successful women's national team from the Asian Football Confederation. Its highest ranking in the FIFA Women's World Rankings is 3rd, achieved in December 2011.

Nadeshiko Japan defeated the United States in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, thus claiming their first FIFA Women's World Cup title, becoming the first Asian team to do so and only the fourth women's world champions. It won silver medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, making it the only Asian team to have three combined medals from international championships. It also won gold medals at the 2014 and 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cups, the 2010 and 2018 Asian Games, and the 2008, 2010, and 2019 EAFF Football Championships.

Japan

Japan Last Matches

K/O
Home
Away
Pts
HT
FT
ET
PN
09 Apr 20:00 20:00, 09 Apr fin
Japan (W)
1-0 1-1 0-3
Brazil (W)
TOUR
1-0
1-1
0-3
06 Apr 16:30 16:30, 06 Apr fin
USA (W)
1-1 2-1
Japan (W)
TOUR
1-1
2-1
03 Dec 14:00 14:00, 03 Dec fin
Brazil (W)
0-2 0-2
Japan (W)
FRW
0-2
0-2
30 Nov 18:15 18:15, 30 Nov fin
Brazil (W)
1-1 4-3
Japan (W)
FRW
1-1
4-3
23 Sep 03:00 03:00, 23 Sep fin
Japan (W)
4-0 8-0
Argentina (W)
FRW
4-0
8-0
11 Aug 07:30 07:30, 11 Aug fin
Japan (W) 1
0-1 1-2
Sweden (W)
QF
0-1
1-2
05 Aug 08:00 08:00, 05 Aug fin
Japan (W)
1-1 3-1
Norway (W)
R16
1-1
3-1
31 Jul 07:00 07:00, 31 Jul fin
Japan (W)
3-0 4-0
Spain (W) 2
6-6
GS
3-0
4-0
26 Jul 05:00 05:00, 26 Jul fin
Japan (W)
2-0 2-0
Costa Rica (W) 1
3-0
GS
2-0
2-0
22 Jul 07:00 07:00, 22 Jul fin
Zambia (W) 1 1
0-1 0-5
Japan (W)
0-0
GS
0-1
0-5
14 Jul 10:05 10:05, 14 Jul fin
Japan (W)
2-0 5-0
Panama (W)
FRW
2-0
5-0
11 Apr 16:00 16:00, 11 Apr fin
Denmark (W)
0-0 1-0
Japan (W)
FRW
0-0
1-0
07 Apr 16:00 16:00, 07 Apr fin
Portugal (W)
1-1 1-2
Japan (W)
FRW
1-1
1-2
22 Feb 21:00 21:00, 22 Feb fin
Canada (W)
0-2 0-3
Japan (W)
TOUR
0-2
0-3
19 Feb 20:35 20:35, 19 Feb fin
USA (W)
1-0 1-0
Japan (W)
TOUR
1-0
1-0
16 Feb 21:00 21:00, 16 Feb fin
Japan (W)
0-0 0-1
Brazil (W)
TOUR
0-0
0-1
15 Nov 19:00 19:00, 15 Nov fin
Spain (W)
1-0 1-0
Japan (W)
FRW
1-0
1-0
11 Nov 19:00 19:00, 11 Nov fin
England (W)
1-0 4-0
Japan (W)
FRW
1-0
4-0
09 Oct 05:55 05:55, 09 Oct fin
Japan (W)
1-0 2-0
New Zealand (W)
FRW
1-0
2-0
06 Oct 07:25 07:25, 06 Oct fin
Japan (W)
0-0 2-0
Nigeria (W)
FRW
0-0
2-0
27 Jun 15:15 15:15, 27 Jun fin
Finland (W)
1-2 1-5
Japan (W)
FRW
1-2
1-5
24 Jun 17:45 17:45, 24 Jun fin
Serbia (W)
0-1 0-5
Japan (W)
FRW
0-1
0-5
29 Nov 18:40 18:40, 29 Nov fin
Netherlands (W)
0-0 0-0
Japan (W)
FRW
0-0
0-0
25 Nov 18:40 18:40, 25 Nov fin
Iceland (W)
1-0 2-0
Japan (W)
FRW
1-0
2-0
30 Jul 10:00 10:00, 30 Jul fin
Sweden (W)
1-1 3-1
Japan (W)
QF
1-1
3-1
27 Jul 11:00 11:00, 27 Jul fin
Chile (W)
0-0 0-1
Japan (W)
0-0
GS
0-0
0-1
24 Jul 10:30 10:30, 24 Jul fin
Japan (W)
0-0 0-1
Great Britain (W)
0-0
GS
0-0
0-1
21 Jul 10:30 10:30, 21 Jul fin
Japan (W)
0-1 1-1
Canada (W)
0-0
GS
0-1
1-1
14 Jul 10:20 10:20, 14 Jul fin
Japan (W)
0-0 1-0
Australia (W)
FRW
0-0
1-0
13 Jun 05:00 05:00, 13 Jun fin
Japan (W)
1-0 5-1
Mexico (W)
FRW
1-0
5-1
10 Jun 06:15 06:15, 10 Jun fin
Japan (W)
4-0 8-0
Ukraine (W)
FRW
4-0
8-0
11 Apr 04:30 04:30, 11 Apr fin
Japan (W)
5-0 7-0
Panama (W)
FRW
5-0
7-0
08 Apr 07:30 07:30, 08 Apr fin
Japan (W)
4-0 7-0
Paraguay (W)
FRW
4-0
7-0
12 Mar 00:00 00:00, 12 Mar fin
USA (W)
2-0 3-1
Japan (W)
TOUR
2-0
3-1
08 Mar 18:15 18:15, 08 Mar fin
Japan (W)
0-0 0-1
England (W)
TOUR
0-0
0-1
05 Mar 21:15 21:15, 05 Mar fin
Spain (W)
1-1 3-1
Japan (W)
TOUR
1-1
3-1
10 Nov 03:45 03:45, 10 Nov fin
Japan (W)
2-0 2-0
South Africa (W)
FRI
2-0
2-0
06 Oct 05:30 05:30, 06 Oct fin
Japan (W)
1-0 4-0
Canada (W)
FRI
1-0
4-0
25 Jun 19:00 19:00, 25 Jun fin
Netherlands (W)
1-1 2-1
Japan (W) 1
R16
1-1
2-1
19 Jun 19:00 19:00, 19 Jun fin
Japan (W)
0-1 0-2
England (W)
0-0
GS
0-1
0-2

Top Scorers

Player 22 Jul 26 Jul 31 Jul 05 Aug 11 Aug 23 Sep 30 Nov 03 Dec 06 Apr 09 Apr All SeasonGoals/Assists
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 8/0 3/0 2/0 0/0 0/0 35/0
Mana Iwabuchi 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 19/0
Mina Tanaka 1/1 0/2 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 9/3
Yuika Sugasawa 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 10/0
Yui Hasegawa 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 7/1
Yuka Momiki 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 7/0
Hinata Miyazawa 2/0 0/0 2/1 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/1
Jun Endo 1/1 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 3/2
Kumi Yokoyama 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/0
Aoba Fujino 0/1 1/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/2
Riko Ueki 1/0 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/1
Rikako Kobayashi 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 3/0
Yuki Momiki 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 3/0
Emi Nakajima 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 3/0
Rika Masuya 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 3/0
Kiko Seike 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 2/0
Risa Shimizu 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/0
Yuzuho Shiokoshi 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/0
Ariajasuru Hasegawa 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/0
Honoka Hayashi 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0

Bad Boys

Player 22 Jul 26 Jul 31 Jul 05 Aug 11 Aug 23 Sep 30 Nov 03 Dec 06 Apr 09 Apr All SeasonRed/Yellow Matches Avg
Riko Ueki - - - - 0/1 - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Saki Kumagai - - - - - - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Aya Sameshima - - - - - - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Risa Shimizu - - - - - - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Hina Sugita - - - - - - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Mana Iwabuchi - - - - - - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0

Referee Stats

referee 19 Jun 25 Jun 21 Jul 24 Jul 27 Jul 22 Jul 26 Jul 31 Jul 05 Aug 11 Aug All SeasonRed/Yellow Matches Avg
Abebe Lidya Tafesse - - - - - - - - - - 0/2 1 0.0/2.0
Anastasia Pustovoitova - - - 0/0 - - - - - - 0/0 1 0.0/0.0
Claudia Umpierrez 0/0 - - - - - - - - - 0/0 1 0.0/0.0
Edina Alves - - 0/0 - - - - - - - 0/0 1 0.0/0.0
Edina Alves Batista - - - - - - - - 0/0 - 0/0 1 0.0/0.0
Ekaterina Koroleva - - - - - - - 0/2 - - 0/2 1 0.0/2.0
Esther Staubli - - - - - - - - - 0/1 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Frappart Stephanie - - - - - - - - - - 0/3 1 0.0/3.0
Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi - - - - - - 0/1 - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Massey Sian - 0/1 - - - - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Melissa Borjas - - - - 0/0 - - - - - 0/0 1 0.0/0.0
Tess Olofsson - - - - - 1/1 - - - - 1/1 1 1.0/1.0

Japan News

6 June 2022
marca.com
Neymar closes in on Pele's record
Scored his 74th Brazil goal
6 June 2022
talksport.com
MotoGP rider could've 'passed away' as shocking new footage shows scary crash
New footage has shown just how close MotoGP rider Takaaki Nakagami came to a potentially fatal injury when his helmet visor was ripped off by an opponent's tyre.
5 June 2022
talksport.com
Richarlison and Vinicius Jr have play fight in training ahead of Brazil clash
Richarlison and Vinicius Jr were photographed in what appeared to be a nasty looking bust-up during a training session for the Brazil national team, however, it was all a bit of play fighting!
5 June 2022
marca.com
Vinicius and Richarlison involved in training ground bust-up
During Brazil national team duty
5 June 2022
talksport.com
Richarlison and Vinicius Jr fight broken up by Neymar and Dani Alves
Richarlison and Vinicius Jr have been photographed in a nasty looking bust-up during Brazil training, and had to be separated by Neymar and Dani Alves.
5 June 2022
mirror.co.uk
Richarlison and Vinicius Jr pulled apart in heated clash during Brazil training
The fiery incident between Everton's Richarlison and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr happened during a training session ahead of Brazil's friendly against Japan in Tokyo on Monday Richarlison and Vinicius Jr came to blows during a training session on Saturday
4 June 2022
mirror.co.uk
Jurgen Klopp wants Raphinha transfer as Liverpool make plans for Sadio Mane exit
The Brazilian has starred for Leeds United in the last two seasons and bagged 11 Premier League goals last term, but is expected to depart Elland Road this summer Raphinha is highly-rated by Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool's transfer chiefs
4 June 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Japan vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Japan and Brazil continue their respective preparations for the upcoming 2022 World Cup with a friendly battle in Tokyo on Monday night.
3 June 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Saudi Arabia vs. Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups
Saudi Arabia will begin their preparations for the World Cup finals with a friendly match against Colombia on Sunday.
31 May 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Japan vs. Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Japan will welcome Paraguay to the Sapporo Dome on Thursday for an International Friendly.
30 May 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Australia vs. Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups
Australia will prepare for their upcoming World Cup qualifying fixture with UAE by facing Jordan in an international friendly on Wednesday.
30 May 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus 'to decide future after international duty'
The agent of Gabriel Jesus has suggested that the Manchester City forward is not in any rush to make a decision on his future.
27 May 2022
mirror.co.uk
Mbappe slammed for "unfair" remark on South American football ahead of World Cup
Kylian Mbappe has been criticised for highlighting the lack of South American winners of the World Cup - with only Brazil tasting success since Argentina's win in 1986 Kylian Mbappe believes the standard of South American football needs to improve
22 May 2022
goal.com
Alfred Duncan: Is Juventus strike Fiorentina man's latest Ghana statement ahead of World Cup?
The Frenchman has committed to a fresh three-year deal at Parc des Princes, rejecting a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu in the process GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world Stay up to date with the final day of the Premier League season, and the battle for a Serie A crown, with GOAL's coverage of the biggest games
20 May 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
How Arsenal could line up against Everton
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will likely have to work around the absence of Takehiro Tomiyasu for Sunday's Premier League final-day clash with Everton at the Emirates.
20 May 2022
mirror.co.uk
Liverpool facing transfer dilemma after Klopp's "crime" admission
Liverpool have an embarrassment of riches in forward positions ahead of next season and it could be one of their more recent match-winners who could suffer the most as the summer transfer window creeps into view
20 May 2022
goal.com
2023 AFC Asian Cup: Which teams have already qualified for the finals? Full list of qualified countries
GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world The Gunners look set to miss out on a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League and that could hinder their hopes of signing their top targets The Argentine left a massive void when he bid a tearful farewell to the Catalan club last year but it has been filled by another humble hero
19 May 2022
goal.com
Referee list for Qatar 2022 World Cup confirmed as six female match officials appointed in historic move
GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world The 36-year-old club captain was injured in the chaos following the match GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world
19 May 2022
talksport.com
Female referees to make history in Qatar... but no British VAR officials selected
Female referees will make history at the Qatar World Cup later this year with three selected to officiate for the first time in the men's competition.
18 May 2022
goal.com
Watch: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison pulls a Boris Johnson and wipes out youngster while on campaign trail
The World Cup winner is set to link up with the Blancos after his contract at Parc des Princes expires in June GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world The 36-year-old club captain was injured in the chaos following the match
18 May 2022
mirror.co.uk
Jurgen Klopp has unearthed his next Divock Origi for Liverpool
Divock Origi is set to depart from Anfield at the end of the season, and although he's often been a bit-part player, his ability to come out from the cold and score crucial goals will be missed
16 May 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal dealt Takehiro Tomiyasu injury blow in Newcastle clash
Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been forced off with an apparent hamstring problem in Monday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park.
15 May 2022
mirror.co.uk
Forgotten Liverpool player's crucial roles in both trophy wins this season
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have won both the FA Cup and EFL Cup so far this season, yet a player who played a vital role in both competitions did not feature in either final
14 May 2022
talksport.com
'That was ecstasy' - Haaland helps Stuttgart survive on chaotic Bundesliga final day
Erling Haaland's Borussia Dortmund farewell was full of drama, as his final goal in black and yellow helped send Hertha Berlin to a relegation play-off and allowed Stuttgart to stage an incredible survival job.
11 May 2022
mirror.co.uk
What football legends have said about Iniesta, including Messi, Xavi and Zidane
Andres Iniesta played in some of the best club and international teams of the 21st century, and unsurprisingly came in for praise from colleagues and opponents alike Iniesta has achieved everything there is to achieve in the game
5 May 2022
bundesliga.com
Bochum vs. Arminia Bielefeld: probable line-ups, match stats and LIVE blog!
Japan's Takuma Asano and Masaya Okugawa are set to face off when Bochum host second-bottom Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (kick-off: 8.30pm CEST).
14 April 2022
mirror.co.uk
Arsenal injury round-up and return dates including Tomiyasu, Partey and Tierney
The Gunners were without three important members of their squad for the defeat to Brighton last weekend as Mikel Arteta's side fell three points behind Tottenham in the race for the top four
12 April 2022
bundesliga.com
Barcelona vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: UEFA Europa League probable line-ups, match stats and LIVE blog!
Rafael Borre goes head-to-head with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when Eintracht Frankfurt travel to Barcelona in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter final on Thursday (kick-off: 9pm CEST).
11 April 2022
mirror.co.uk
Abramovich 'spent £40k' to fly favourite takeaway from London via private jet
The billionaire Russian did not see 2500 miles as an obstacle when it came to getting food from his favourite London restaurant delivered across Europe to his home in Azerbaijan
9 April 2022
bundesliga.com
Bochum vs. Bayer Leverkusen: probable line-ups, match stats and LIVE blog!
Patrik Schick is expected to make his first start in almost two months when Bayer Leverkusen travel to Bochum on Sunday (kick-off: 3.30pm CEST).
7 April 2022
mirror.co.uk
Kagawa opens up on his time at Man Utd - "I really didn't see that coming"
Sir Alex Ferguson signed Shinji Kagawa in what would be his final summer transfer window as Manchester United boss but the Japanese star was left stunned when the Scot retired Shinji Kagawa only spent two seasons at Man Utd
6 April 2022
bundesliga.com
Takuma Asano: The former Arsenal man starring for Bochum and Japan
Takuma Asano was tipped for stardom by Arsene Wenger, but work permit issues saw the Japan international seeking a future outside of London - one that he has now found in Bochum and one that is reaping rewards for both club and country.
1 April 2022
bundesliga.com
Germany draw Spain at 2022 FIFA World Cup; Robert Lewandowski's Poland to face Lionel Messi's Argentina
Germany have been drawn alongside Spain, Japan and Costa Rica or New Zealand in the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage, while Bayern Munich and Poland goal machine Robert Lewandowski will go up against Lionel Messi and Argentina.
1 April 2022
mirror.co.uk
England World Cup group confirmed as Three Lions discover opponents in Qatar
England went unbeaten through qualifying and are one of the favourites to win the tournament outright in Qatar later this year, but they'll need to get off to a good start
30 March 2022
bundesliga.com
Union Berlin vs. Cologne: probable line-ups, match stats and LIVE blog!
Taiwo Awoniyi and Anthony Modeste pose the biggest goalscoring threat for Union Berlin and Cologne, respectively, when the two sides meet on Friday (kick-off: 8.30pm CET).
30 March 2022
talksport.com
Barca smash attendance record for women's football match in UCL win over Real Madrid
Barcelona made history in their Women's Champions League win over Real Madrid with over 91,000 fans watching on, which is a women's football record.
6 June 2022 marca.com Scored his 74th Brazil goal 6 June 2022 talksport.com New footage has shown just how close MotoGP rider Takaaki Nakagami came to a potentially fatal injury when his helmet visor was ripped off by an opponent's tyre. 5 June 2022 talksport.com Richarlison and Vinicius Jr were photographed in what appeared to be a nasty looking bust-up during a training session for the Brazil national team, however, it was all a bit of play fighting! 5 June 2022 marca.com During Brazil national team duty 5 June 2022 talksport.com Richarlison and Vinicius Jr have been photographed in a nasty looking bust-up during Brazil training, and had to be separated by Neymar and Dani Alves. 5 June 2022 mirror.co.uk The fiery incident between Everton's Richarlison and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr happened during a training session ahead of Brazil's friendly against Japan in Tokyo on Monday Richarlison and Vinicius Jr came to blows during a training session on Saturday 4 June 2022 mirror.co.uk The Brazilian has starred for Leeds United in the last two seasons and bagged 11 Premier League goals last term, but is expected to depart Elland Road this summer Raphinha is highly-rated by Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool's transfer chiefs 4 June 2022 sportsmole.co.uk Japan and Brazil continue their respective preparations for the upcoming 2022 World Cup with a friendly battle in Tokyo on Monday night. 3 June 2022 sportsmole.co.uk Saudi Arabia will begin their preparations for the World Cup finals with a friendly match against Colombia on Sunday. 31 May 2022 sportsmole.co.uk Japan will welcome Paraguay to the Sapporo Dome on Thursday for an International Friendly. 30 May 2022 sportsmole.co.uk Australia will prepare for their upcoming World Cup qualifying fixture with UAE by facing Jordan in an international friendly on Wednesday. 30 May 2022 sportsmole.co.uk The agent of Gabriel Jesus has suggested that the Manchester City forward is not in any rush to make a decision on his future. 27 May 2022 mirror.co.uk Kylian Mbappe has been criticised for highlighting the lack of South American winners of the World Cup - with only Brazil tasting success since Argentina's win in 1986 Kylian Mbappe believes the standard of South American football needs to improve 22 May 2022 goal.com The Frenchman has committed to a fresh three-year deal at Parc des Princes, rejecting a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu in the process GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world Stay up to date with the final day of the Premier League season, and the battle for a Serie A crown, with GOAL's coverage of the biggest games 20 May 2022 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will likely have to work around the absence of Takehiro Tomiyasu for Sunday's Premier League final-day clash with Everton at the Emirates.
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