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Saturday 11th April 2026
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Rose Lavelle’s goal and assist help Uswnt hold off JapanHeaps also gets one for the United States.

Stars and Stripes FC (Weblog)

Young Matildas tested by Japan ahead of knockout stageThe Young Matildas’ 5-2 loss to Japan in their final group match provided a clear benchmark of the level required at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, highlighting both Australia’s attacking threat and the areas needing improvement ahead of a decisive Quarter-Final.

Asian Cup final: Japan sink Australia to claim third title in front of tournament record crowdOn what was meant to be the night Australia’s golden generation etched their name in immortality, Maika Hamano tore the script up to seal the AFC Women's Asian Cup for Japan.

Her Football Hub

Japan wins the Women’s Asian Cup, beating Australia on Hamano’s early strikeMaika Hamano took a pass from the left with her back to goal, turned and launched a powerful strike from outside the area in a moment of individual brilliance that secured Japan a third Women’s Asian Cup final with a 1-0 win over Australia.

Japan Crowned Asian Cup Champions after Hamano stunner sinks AustraliaJapan defeated Australia 1-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final, with Maika Hamano scoring a stunning winner in Sydney.

Women's Football Blog

Japan beats South Korea to set up Women’s Asian Cup final against AustraliaRiko Ueki and Maika Hamano scored first-half goals to set Japan on course for a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Wednesday and a spot in the Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia.

Japan march through to light up AFC Women’s Asian CupMarch 10 – The group stage of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup has concluded with few surprises at the top of the standings, as the continent’s heavyweights advanced to the knockout rounds ahead of a quarter-final line-up that blends established powers with a handful of emerging challengers. In Group A, South Korea edged hosts Australia to top spot on goal difference. Both sides progressed unbeaten with seven points apiece, underlining their status as early contenders for the title. Read more …

Inside World Football

U-16 Japan Women's National Team short-listed squad & schedule - Training Camp (2/16-19＠Okayama)

Japan Football Association - Official Site

News: PayPal Park to host U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Japan on April 11SAN JOSE, Calif. — The U.S. Women’s National Team will take on Japan at PayPal Park in an international friendly presented by The Home Depot on Saturday, April 11 (2:30 p.m. PT). The game will air on TNT, truTV and HBOMax in English and Universo and Peacock in Spanish, with

San Jose Earthquakes - Official Site

【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan Close Out the Year with Back-to-Back Wins over Canada

Japan Football Association - Official Site