Japan coach Asako Takakura insisted there is more to come from her young team after the Nadeshiko gave their women's World Cup campaign a shot in the arm by beating Scotland 2-1 in Rennes on Friday.

Japan legend looks back on her glittering career, including winning the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Golden Ball in 2008 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2011. Fans who watched Mana Iwabuchi light up ...

New documentary tells the stories of three Asian players who have left their homeland to play in Great Britain. Nadeshiko forward Mana Iwabuchi is currently starring for Arsenal in England The 2011 ...

On Saturday, July 22 at 3:00 AM ET, Japan and Zambia square off in Group C at the 2023 Women's World Cup, the first match for each team. Head to Fox Sports 1 to see this game. Watch Japan vs. Zambia ...

On the third day of FIFA Women’s World Cup action, one of the biggest favorites begins play, as six countries look to start things up on the right (or left) foot. In case you have not heard yet, the ...

What to know: Fifteen Spanish players informed the national federation last year that they would not like to be called up for any national team games until their concerns about head coach Jorge Vilda ...

The 2023 Women’s World Cup, which kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, will be the largest ever, with 32 teams playing 64 games over a month. It will also be the most competitive with ...

What to know: New Zealand has yet to break through in World Cup play. The Football Ferns have never won a World Cup match or reached the knockout stage despite appearing in five previous editions.

Details about the Japan squad for the Women's World Cup 2023. Japan is a regular contender at the FIFA Women's World Cup, having qualified for every tournament since 1991. They are the only Asian team ...

SYDNEY, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan have fallen on harder times since the golden age when they won the 2011 Women's World Cup and reached the final four years later but the Nadeshiko remain Asia's best ...

SYDNEY, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan have fallen on harder times since the golden age when they won the 2011 Women's World Cup and reached the final four years later but the Nadeshiko remain Asia's best ...