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Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v Japan

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v Japan

Pathum Thani: Japan will be confident of another victory when they face Chinese Taipei in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ at the Thammasat Stadium on Sunday.

The five-time champions underlined their title credentials with a commanding 6-0 win over India, powered by a dominant second-half display with head coach Akira Ijiri encouraged by his side’s strong response after a slow start in their opening Group C match.

Desire to excel driving Japan's Fukushima

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Desire to excel driving Japan's Fukushima

Thammasat: Noa Fukushima’s blend of passion and attacking intelligence was on full display as Japan opened their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ campaign with a commanding 6-0 win over India on Thursday.

A skilful wide midfielder, Fukushima thrives in pockets of space - timing her runs into the box and influencing play in the final third. Her dexterity with both feet proved decisive against India.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-group-c-japan-6-0-india

Ijiri stays grounded despite dominant Japan show

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Ijiri stays grounded despite dominant Japan show

Thammasat: Head coach Akira Ijiri was measured in his assessment following Japan’s 6-0 victory over India in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Thursday.

Japan, who led through a Thoibisana Chanu own goal in the first half, stepped up the intensity after the break, producing a five-star second-half display to underline their dominance.

Group C: Japan 6-0 India

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Group C: Japan 6-0 India

Thammasat: Japan underlined their title credentials with a 6-0 defeat of India in Group C of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Thursday.

Six-time champions but runners-up in 2024, Japan played delightful football from start to finish to subdue an India side making a comeback to the competition for the first time since 2006. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-japan-v-india

Nadeshiko, Nielsen part ways

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Nadeshiko, Nielsen part ways

Kuala Lumpur: The Japan Football Association announced on Thursday that Nils Nielsen’s contract as head coach of the women’s national team will not be renewed. 

The Dane steered Japan to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ title, defeating Australia 1-0 in the final.

Japan remain Asia’s top side

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Japan remain Asia’s top side

Kuala Lumpur: The latest FIFA World Ranking released on Wednesday saw Japan strengthen their position as the highest-ranked team in Asia.

Their superb 1-0 win against England at Wembley moved Hajime Moriyasu’s side a spot higher to 18th.

Moriyasu: Beating England a boost to Japan's confidence

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Moriyasu: Beating England a boost to Japan's confidence

London: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said his team's historic 1-0 win against England on Tuesday would give them the confidence to make a major impact at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Kaoru Mitoma's composed finish in the first half of the friendly at Wembley condemned England to their first ever defeat at the hands of an Asian nation.

After two losses and a draw in three previous meetings dating back to 1995, Japan were finally able to savour a victory over England on a memorable evening for Moriyasu's side.

Preview - Group C: Japan v India

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group C: Japan v India

Thammasat: Japan head coach Ijiri Akira has refused to take India lightly as the two sides prepare to face off in Group C of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ at the Thammasat Stadium on Thursday.

Six-time champions, Japan finished as runners-up in the 2024 edition and are up against a side returning to the competition for the first time in 20 years, and yet Ijiri dismissed any suggestion of complacency among the young Nadeshiko.

Japan stun England; wins for Australia, IR Iran

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Japan stun England; wins for Australia, IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Japan made history with their first ever win against England as Kaoru Mitoma sealed a 1-0 victory in Tuesday's international friendly at Wembley.

There were also wins for fellow FIFA World Cup-bound Australia and Islamic Republic of Iran. Jordan played to a draw with Nigeria while Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia suffered defeats.

#AWCL - Finals set to be a sizzler

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#AWCL - Finals set to be a sizzler

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ is primed for an exciting conclusion following the completion of the last eight stage on Sunday.

The four teams will now set their eyes on the centralised Finals, with the semi-finals to take place on May 20 and the final three days later, with all three ties single leg affairs.