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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 excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 24 goals and conceded 2 during this period. Overall, their attack has been firing on all cylinders. Their defence has been exceptional, conceding an average of 0.4 goals per game. In the Friendlies, they faced 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), a 11-0 win against India (W), and a 4-0 win against Vietnam (W). In the Women's Asian Cup Final Stage, they faced a 7-0 win against Philippines (W).
Recent results for Japan (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)
- March 7, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - 11-0 win at India (W)
- March 10, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - 4-0 win vs Vietnam (W)
- March 15, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Final Stage - 7-0 win vs Philippines (W)
Upcoming fixtures for Japan (W):
- March 18, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Final Stage - at South Korea (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 0 home games and 4 away fixtures in their next 4 matches. Upcoming opponents: South Korea (W) (away), 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 9 points from 3 matches (3W 0D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +17 | 9 |
| 2 | Chinese Taipei | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Vietnam | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | India | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -14 | 0 |
Japan (W)'s squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City), Chika Hirao (Granada), Akane Okuma (Japan). Defenders: Risa Shimizu (Liverpool), Moeka Minami (Brighton), Hana Takahashi (Japan), Toko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur), Hikaru Kitagawa (Everton), Miyabi Moriya (Utah Royals), 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), Momoko Tanikawa (Bayern München), Yui Narumiya (Japan), Maya Hijikata (Aston Villa). Forwards: Kiko Seike (Brighton), Riko Ueki (West Ham United), Aoba Fujino (Manchester City), Yuzuki Yamamoto (Japan), Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage), Remina Chiba (Eintracht Frankfurt).
Nils Nielsen is the current head coach of Japan (W). Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 63% win rate across 16 matches, averaging 2.00 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 excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 24 goals and conceded 2 during this period. Overall, their attack has been firing on all cylinders. Their defence has been exceptional, conceding an average of 0.4 goals per game. In the Friendlies, they faced 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), a 11-0 win against India (W), and a 4-0 win against Vietnam (W). In the Women's Asian Cup Final Stage, they faced a 7-0 win against Philippines (W).
Recent results for Japan (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)
- March 7, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - 11-0 win at India (W)
- March 10, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Grp. C - 4-0 win vs Vietnam (W)
- March 15, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Final Stage - 7-0 win vs Philippines (W)
Upcoming fixtures for Japan (W):
- March 18, 2026: Women's Asian Cup Final Stage - at South Korea (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 0 home games and 4 away fixtures in their next 4 matches. Upcoming opponents: South Korea (W) (away), 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 9 points from 3 matches (3W 0D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +17 | 9 |
| 2 | Chinese Taipei | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Vietnam | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | India | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -14 | 0 |
Japan (W)'s squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City), Chika Hirao (Granada), Akane Okuma (Japan). Defenders: Risa Shimizu (Liverpool), Moeka Minami (Brighton), Hana Takahashi (Japan), Toko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur), Hikaru Kitagawa (Everton), Miyabi Moriya (Utah Royals), 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), Momoko Tanikawa (Bayern München), Yui Narumiya (Japan), Maya Hijikata (Aston Villa). Forwards: Kiko Seike (Brighton), Riko Ueki (West Ham United), Aoba Fujino (Manchester City), Yuzuki Yamamoto (Japan), Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage), Remina Chiba (Eintracht Frankfurt).
Nils Nielsen is the current head coach of Japan (W). Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 63% win rate across 16 matches, averaging 2.00 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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