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Match Reports

Japan beats Haiti 5‑1 in a friendly in Île de FranceOn October 9 at the Bauer Stadium in Saint‑Ouen‑sur‑Seine, in front of more than 2,000 spectators, the Haitian side were defeated by a realistic Japanese team, 5‑1.
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USWNT Rallies Against Spain in Women's Football ClashUSWNT rallies from 2-0 down to draw Spain, as Ashley Sanchez shines. Brazil, Mexico, Germany and Japan also fuel excitement ahead of the Women's World Cup.
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USWNT Rallies Against Spain in Women's Football ClashUSWNT rallies from 2-0 down to draw Spain, as Ashley Sanchez shines. Brazil, Mexico, Germany and Japan also fuel excitement ahead of the Women's World Cup.
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Bühl scores and keeps going: Germany wins hard test against Japan
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“I can already see potential”: Cheerful Bühl rates herself and the team
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Matchwinner Bühl sees the team on a good path: “Would give us a 6.5 or 7”
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‘Freak of nature with a terrifying will’: Bühl harvests praise again
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Team News

DFB-Frauen: Line‑up JapanDFB-Frauen will play on 13 October 2026 in Bremen against Japan: line‑up, current squad, kits and overview of the record.
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Before the next test against Japan: After Schüller’s withdrawal, Martinez joins the DFB squadDFB head coach Christian Wück must constantly react to absences in the women’s national team. Now a striker from England is being called up.
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LIVE! Dallmann completes: German women equalize against Japan
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Wück Leaves the Goalkeeper Question Unanswered
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International

International women's friendlies, a worldwide spectacle: France and Japan score big, Spain beats USAA rich international window for women's national teams. Between October 7 and 10, over twenty friendlies were played across continents, with surprising results and goal fests. The most striking result came from Paris...
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Wück sees positive trend – but won’t talk World Cup yet
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Injuries

Schüller travels abroad: Wück reacts and nominates Martinez as replacement
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Schüller out: Personnel worries for the women’s national team grow
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Now Even Schüller Is in Doubt: Wück’s Personnel Worries Grow
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Senß on teammate Gwinn: “I’m really sorry for her”
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Previews

DFB Women: Lineup, Squad and Kit against JapanDFB women will play on 13 October 2026 in Bremen against Japan: lineup, current squad, kits and record overview.
nationalmannschaft.net6 days
Women's Friendly Preview: Germany vs. JapanHere is our preview for the friendly fixture between Germany and Japan Women's national teams.
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England v Greece: Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff, second leg – liveWorld Cup playoff, 7.30pm BST kick-off ( first leg: 3-1 ) Read today’s edition of Moving the Goalposts on Japan 4 min Papatheodorou almost replies straight away, sweeping a left-foot shot from the edge of the area that is pushed round the post by the diving Hampton. Good save. Perfect start for England. Lauren James collects a loose ball in the centre circle, surges forward and flicks a perfectly timed pass through to Russo. She rides a lunging challenge from Markou on the edge of the area and p
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“No time to waste”: Kett reveals how Germany can crack Japan’s defence
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Opinion & Features

‘It changed me a lot’: how Japan’s academy system supercharged women’s teamThe Women’s Asian Cup winners continue to punch above their weight thanks to innovative youth development Japan have constantly pushed the boundaries in women’s football, whether it be with regular success in Asia or their ability to beat the biggest nations in the world. Nadeshiko won the Women’s World Cup in 2011 and reached another final in 2015 , while more established countries fell by the wayside. Japan have not replicated that success but did win the Women’s Asian Cup this year under the
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