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Nadeshiko Japan advance to semi-finals with 24 goals, none conceded

SOCCER ASIAN CUP JAPAN PHILIPPINES

Toko Koga of Japan celebrates with her team mates following their win over the Philipines during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Quarter Final match between Japan and the Philipines at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, March 15, 2026. Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE

The four quarter-final matches of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup have been played, with Japan among the four teams advancing to the semi-finals. Nadeshiko Japan have also secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, marking their 10th consecutive appearance at the tournament.


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