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Japan, Hamano and Australia

Japan wins the Women’s Asian Cup, beating Australia 1-0 on Hamano’s early strike

Japan’s Maika Hamano, center, celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Women’s Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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Hamano strike fires Japan to Women's Asian Cup title and breaks Australian hearts

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Australia to face Japan in Women's Asian Cup final amid international attention

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Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Return Home After Asylum Bid In Australia Draws Mixed Reactions

Of seven Iranian women’s football team members who applied for asylum in Australia amid the Women’s Asian Cup, five later returned home with their squad, sparking debate over the process, AP reported.

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Iranian women’s soccer team returns home after declining asylum in Australia: report

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An exiled Iranian women’s soccer player understands the struggles of team in Australia seeking asylum

Brazil thrash Japan in Copa das Nações beach soccer opener

Rodrigo celebrates a goal against Japan in the opening of the Beach Soccer Nations CupCredits: PWBG 2026 PublicityBrazil debuted in the Beach Soccer Nations Cup this Thursday (19th) with a 7-2

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Japan 1-0 Australia (Mar 21, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN

Australia's quest for Women's Asian Cup glory has ended in heartache after Japan condemned the Matildas to a 1-0 loss in the tournament's final. A first-half goal from Maika Hamano was all that separated the two sides in front of 74,

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Mexico-Japan soccer match brings a full crowd to Oakland's Coliseum

Saturday night, the Oakland Coliseum was the place for soccer fans to be. The venue hosted an international friendly match between Japan's and Mexico's Men's National soccer teams. Organizers of the match reported that the match was at capacity on Saturday ...

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Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations

SAITAMA, Japan — Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured a spot in Asia Group C's top ...

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Japan becomes first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured a spot in Asia Group C's top two automatic ...

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Montemurro confident Matildas can adapt to Japan test

Joe Montemurro is confident the Matildas have grown since their last meeting with Japan as the pair write a new chapter in one of Asia's best rivalries.

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Soccer-hosts Australia chase rare major trophy in Asian Cup decider against formidable Japan

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, March 20 (Reuters) - Australia coach Joe Montemurro will demand bravery from his players and hope for more Sam Kerr magic when the Matildas take on strong favourites and familiar foes Japan in the Women's Asian Cup final in Sydney on Saturday.

Technical college students enjoy robot soccer in central Japan

Technical college students from across Japan gathered in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan for a robot soccer tournament.