Australia chases rare major trophy against formidable Japan

The Women's Asian Cup, which has smashed attendance records from all previous editions, culminates in a final at Stadium Australia between Australia and formidable Nadeshiko Japan. It promises a bumper crowd in a dream matchup for local fans and organizers.

A Japan Times preview highlights Australia chasing a rare major trophy in the Women's Asian Cup decider against formidable Nadeshiko Japan. The tournament has broken attendance records from all previous editions. The final at Stadium Australia is a dream matchup for local fans and organizers, with a bumper crowd anticipated. The article was published on March 20, 2026.

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Indonesia futsal team celebrates 5-3 semifinal win over Japan; emotional coach in tears amid jubilant players and fans.
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Indonesia's futsal team beats Japan 5-3 in Asian Cup semifinal

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Indonesia's national futsal team secured a historic 5-3 victory over Japan in extra time during the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 semifinal, marking their first-ever final appearance. Coach Hector Souto shed emotional tears after the match, while Japan's coach Kensuke Takahashi praised Indonesia's strong chances against Iran in the final. The intense game took place at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on February 5, 2026.

Japan's women's national team crushed India 11-0 in Group C of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki each scored hat tricks in the match held in Perth.

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South Korea advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Goals from Baek Gaon and Shin Min-ha secured the win, setting up a matchup against Japan. This marks their first semifinal appearance since winning the title in 2020.

The Filipinas face Uzbekistan in a play-in match for the FIFA Women’s World Cup on March 19 at Gold Coast Stadium in Queensland, Australia. A win secures a ticket to the tournament hosted by Brazil next year. Coach Mark Torcaso expressed confidence in his team's readiness.

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FIFA has revealed the venues for the inaugural 2026 Women's Champions Cup, with the final set for Arsenal Stadium in London on February 1. Semifinals will take place at Brentford Stadium on January 28, featuring Gotham FC against Corinthians and Arsenal facing the winner between ASFAR and Wuhan Chegu Jiangda. The tournament crowns the first global women's club champion.

Reigning champion Italy will host Japan in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in April as it seeks a third straight title in the women's team competition. Fourteen nations will compete in the qualifiers, with seven advancing to join hosts China in the September finals. The event adopts a home-and-away knockout format on April 10-11.

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Arsenal claimed the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup with a 3-2 extra-time victory over Brazil’s Corinthians in a rain-soaked final at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Captain Kim Little and vice-captain Leah Williamson lifted the trophy after goals from Olivia Smith, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Caitlin Foord secured the win. The triumph earns Arsenal a US$2.3 million prize and marks another milestone for the English club.

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