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Japan (W) is the women's national football team, currently ranked #8 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Tōkyō (Tokyo), playing their home matches at National Olympic Stadium (old). Follow Japan (W) on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Mina Tanaka leads Japan (W)'s scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Maika Hamano has contributed 2, while Moeka Minami has added 1.
Japan (W) have been in mixed form recently, winning 1 of their last 3 matches (33% win rate). They have scored 3 goals and conceded 5 during this period. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-3 loss to Spain (W), and a 0-2 loss to Norway (W). In the Women's Asian Cup Grp. C, they faced a 2-0 win against Chinese Taipei (W).
Recent results for Japan (W):
- June 27, 2025: Friendlies - 1-3 loss at Spain (W)
- October 28, 2025: Friendlies - 0-2 loss at Norway (W)
- March 4, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - 2-0 win vs Chinese Taipei (W)
Upcoming fixtures for Japan (W):
- March 7, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - at India (W)
- March 10, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - vs Vietnam (W)
- April 11, 2026: Friendlies - at USA (W)
- April 14, 2026: Friendlies - at USA (W)
- April 17, 2026: Friendlies - at USA (W)
Looking ahead, Japan (W) have 1 home game and 4 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: India (W) (away), Vietnam (W) (home), USA (W) (away), USA (W) (away), and USA (W) (away).
Japan (W) currently sits in 1st place in the Womens Asian Cup (Women's Asian Cup Grp. C) with 3 points from 1 match (1W 0D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Vietnam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | India | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Japan (W)'s squad consists of 20 players. Goalkeepers: Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City), Chika Hirao (Granada). Defenders: Risa Shimizu (Liverpool), Moeka Minami (Brighton), Toko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur), Hikaru Kitagawa (Everton), Miyabi Moriya (Angel City FC), Rion Ishikawa (Everton). Midfielders: Saki Kumagai (London City Lionesses), Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United), Fuka Nagano (Liverpool), Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals), Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City), Maika Hamano (Tottenham Hotspur), Honoka Hayashi (Everton), Maya Hijikata (Aston Villa). Forwards: Kiko Seike (Brighton), Riko Ueki (West Ham United), Aoba Fujino (Manchester City), Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage).
Nils Nielsen is the current head coach of Japan (W). Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 50% win rate across 12 matches, averaging 1.67 points per game.
Previous managers include Futoshi Ikeda managed the club for 10 seasons, recording 25 wins from 41 matches (61% win rate). Asako Takakura managed the club for 9 seasons, recording 14 wins from 32 matches (44% win rate).
Japan (W) plays their home matches at National Olympic Stadium (old) in Tōkyō (Tokyo), which has a capacity of 57,363.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Japan (W), including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Japan (W) to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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Japan (W) is the women's national football team, currently ranked #8 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Tōkyō (Tokyo), playing their home matches at National Olympic Stadium (old). Follow Japan (W) on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Mina Tanaka leads Japan (W)'s scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Maika Hamano has contributed 2, while Moeka Minami has added 1.
Japan (W) have been in mixed form recently, winning 1 of their last 3 matches (33% win rate). They have scored 3 goals and conceded 5 during this period. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-3 loss to Spain (W), and a 0-2 loss to Norway (W). In the Women's Asian Cup Grp. C, they faced a 2-0 win against Chinese Taipei (W).
Recent results for Japan (W):
- June 27, 2025: Friendlies - 1-3 loss at Spain (W)
- October 28, 2025: Friendlies - 0-2 loss at Norway (W)
- March 4, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - 2-0 win vs Chinese Taipei (W)
Upcoming fixtures for Japan (W):
- March 7, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - at India (W)
- March 10, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - vs Vietnam (W)
- April 11, 2026: Friendlies - at USA (W)
- April 14, 2026: Friendlies - at USA (W)
- April 17, 2026: Friendlies - at USA (W)
Looking ahead, Japan (W) have 1 home game and 4 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: India (W) (away), Vietnam (W) (home), USA (W) (away), USA (W) (away), and USA (W) (away).
Japan (W) currently sits in 1st place in the Womens Asian Cup (Women's Asian Cup Grp. C) with 3 points from 1 match (1W 0D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Vietnam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | India | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Japan (W)'s squad consists of 20 players. Goalkeepers: Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City), Chika Hirao (Granada). Defenders: Risa Shimizu (Liverpool), Moeka Minami (Brighton), Toko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur), Hikaru Kitagawa (Everton), Miyabi Moriya (Angel City FC), Rion Ishikawa (Everton). Midfielders: Saki Kumagai (London City Lionesses), Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United), Fuka Nagano (Liverpool), Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals), Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City), Maika Hamano (Tottenham Hotspur), Honoka Hayashi (Everton), Maya Hijikata (Aston Villa). Forwards: Kiko Seike (Brighton), Riko Ueki (West Ham United), Aoba Fujino (Manchester City), Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage).
Nils Nielsen is the current head coach of Japan (W). Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 50% win rate across 12 matches, averaging 1.67 points per game.
Previous managers include Futoshi Ikeda managed the club for 10 seasons, recording 25 wins from 41 matches (61% win rate). Asako Takakura managed the club for 9 seasons, recording 14 wins from 32 matches (44% win rate).
Japan (W) plays their home matches at National Olympic Stadium (old) in Tōkyō (Tokyo), which has a capacity of 57,363.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Japan (W), including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Japan (W) to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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