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FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up

Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa warms up during a training session ahead of the round of 16 match against Norway.

Kubo cracks whip as Japan thrash El Salvador

Keito Nakamura (R) celebrates with teammate Takefusa Kubo (L) after scoring the team’s fifth goal during the international friendly match between Japan and El Salvador.

PSG to face Ronaldo on Japan summer tour

Paris St Germain players Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi with teammates during a training session at the Ooredoo Training Centre, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, on June 1, 2023.

Zambia not at the Women’s World Cup to make up the numbers: coach

Zambia Head Coach Bruce Mwape during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Tournament Draw.

At 39, former Japan captain Makoto Hasebe extends Frankfurt career

FILE PHOTO: Frankfurt defender Makoto Hasebe in action against Cologne during a Bundesliga match on February 12, 2023.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan FAQ, matches, goalscorers, Qatar WC journey

Talk of the town: Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma appears to have the ball over the line before crossing it for a goal during the match agianst Spain but the goal stood after VAR consultation.

FIFA World Cup, Group E: Japan stuns European heavyweights

Formidable: Ritsu Doan’s is overjoyed after netting in Japan’s equaliser against Spain. Apart from his two goals in the group stage games, Doan has been a constant threat on the flanks with his pace and accurate crossing.

Rise of the underdogs: Asia, Africa upset the apple cart to write a new chapter in FIFA World Cup history

Great effort: Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring Japan’s first goal with team-mates Hidemasa Morita, Ao Tanaka and Kaoru Mitoma as Spain’s Sergio Busquets, Pau Torres and Pedri look dejected in a group game. Japan shocked Spain 2-1 to finish on top of Group E.

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Japan vs Croatia highlights, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16: Croatia beats JPN 3-1 in penalties

Japan’s Junya Ito in action with Croatia’s Borna Barisic in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 round of 16 match at the Al Janoub Stadium.

Japan vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16: LIVE streaming info, predicted lineups

Japan players warmup before the World Cup match, in Qatar.

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