Japan women's national football team

Japan
Nickname(s) なでしこジャパン (Nadeshiko Japan)
Association Japan Football Association
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation EAFF (East Asia)
Head coach Asako Takakura
Captain Saki Kumagai
Most caps Homare Sawa (205)
Top scorer Homare Sawa (83)
FIFA code JPN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 6 Increase 5 (22 June 2018)
Highest 3 (December 2011)
Lowest 14 (July 2003)
First international
 Chinese Taipei 1–0 Japan 
(Hong Kong; 7 June 1981)
Biggest win
 Japan 21–0 Guam 
(Guangzhou, China; 5 December 1997)
Biggest defeat
 United States 9–0 Japan 
(Charlotte, United States; 29 April 1999)
World Cup
Appearances 8 (first in 1991)
Best result Winner (2011)
Asian Cup
Appearances 19 (first in 1981)
Best result Winner (2014, 2018)

The Japan women's national football team, or Nadeshiko Japan (なでしこジャパン), represents Japan in association football and is run by the Japan Football Association (JFA). It reached its highest ranking of 3rd in the world in December 2011, and is currently ranked 6th in the world.[1]

The team were champions in the 2008 and 2010 EAFF Women's Football Championships, and won the gold medal in the 2010 Asian Games. Japan defeated the United States in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, thus claiming their first FIFA Women's World Cup title, becoming the first Asian team to do so and only the fourth women's world champions.[2] They won the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, the gold medal at the 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup, and finished second in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.[3] The team most recently won the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup and the 2018 Asian Games.

History

70s and 80s

During the 1970s, the number of women football players and teams increased in Japan, and teams made up regional leagues in various parts of Japan. In 1980, "All-Japan Women's Football Championship" was held, and in 1981 the Japan women's national football team played its first international match in Hong Kong. The team continued playing matches in Japan or in other countries, but it was not an "All Japan" national team but a temporarily organized team selected from the regional leagues.[4]

In 1986, Ryohei Suzuki was selected as the coach of the Japan women's national football team, the first "All Japan" team. In 1989, the "Japan Women's Football League" (abbreviated to "L. League") was established, and the women’s national team qualified for the "1991 FIFA Women's World Cup" in China.

Verge of decline

Japan women's national football team attended various championship tournaments such as the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup which had made the national team and the L. League very popular. However, in 1999, Japan failed to qualify for the 2000 Summer Olympics, and this helped to cause the withdrawal of a series of teams from the L. League. Japanese women’s football was on the verge of decline.

Regeneration

In August 2002, the Japan Football Association appointed Eiji Ueda, who had been coach for the Macau national football team, as the new head coach. Officials expected a revitalization of women's football and planned a team reorganization, aiming for the 2004 Summer Olympics. The team at first went through a losing streak, but Ueda gradually improved the team, and it eventually gained wide support in Japan. In particular, a game against Korea DPR, which decided who would participate in the 2004 Olympics, not only made fans rush to the National Stadium but also was widely watched on TV.

Following the increase in public interest in women's football in Japan, the JFA organized a public contest to select a nickname for the team. "Nadeshiko Japan" was chosen from among about 2,700 entries and was announced on 7 July 2004. "Nadeshiko", a kind of dianthus, comes from the phrase "Yamato Nadeshiko" (大和撫子, "ideal Japanese woman").

2003 and 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup

Japan was dropped with Germany, Canada and Argentina during 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup. Beginning by a 6–0 thrash to newcomer Argentina, but later Japan fell on 0–3 loss to later champion Germany, and 1–3 to Canada, who later won 4th place.

Again, in 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup held in China, they again faced Germany, Argentina and England. They started with a 2–2 draw over England, before beating Argentina 1–0 after 90'. But a 0–2 loss over reigning champion Germany again eliminated Japan from the group stage. Japan's disappointing campaign through two decisive Women's World Cup would not have expected to lead to a 2011 triumph.

Golden Period

2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

The Japan team thanking fans for their support about Humanitarian response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami after their World Cup win[5][6]

Japan qualified for the finals by finishing third in the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup. After finishing second in their group behind England, Nadeshiko Japan beat two-time defending champion and host nation Germany 1–0 in the quarterfinals, before easily defeating Sweden 3–1 to reach the final.

After the final game finished 2–2 after extra time, Japan beat the United States 3–1 in a penalty shootout, becoming the first Asian team to win the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the first Asian team to win a senior FIFA title.[7][8] It came right after men's team won the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, marked their most successful year in Japanese football.

2012 Summer Olympics

Japan qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics by finishing first in the Asian qualifier in September 2011, only 6 weeks after winning the Women's World Cup. At the Olympics, after finishing second in their group behind Sweden, Nadeshiko Japan defeated Brazil 2–0 in the quarterfinals, followed by a 2–1 victory over France, whom Nadeshiko had lost to in a friendly match right before the Olympics, to reach the final.

In a rematch of the World Cup final, Japan was defeated in the Olympic final by a score of 1–2 against the United States, allowing two goals to Carli Lloyd in the 8th and 54th minutes. Yūki Ōgimi scored the lone goal for Japan.[9]

Nadeshiko, 2013

2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup

Despite having won a FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011, Japan entered the 2014 Asian Cup having never previously won the tournament. They were drawn with Asia's Queen Australia, host Vietnam and newcomer Jordan. Their first match in the group stage of the tournament resulted in a 2–2 draw against the defending champion Australia.[10] Also in the group stage, Japan upset host Vietnam by a 4–0 win before defeating Jordan with a 7–0 win to finish first with a higher goal difference.

In the semi-final, Japan beat seven-time champions China 2–1 after 120'. In the final, they met Australia once again and successfully earned a 1–0 win with Azusa Iwashimizu's goal. This marked the first time for Japan to become "Queen of Asia". They became the first Asian team to subsequently win both the FIFA Women's World Cup and AFC Women's Asian Cup. Because of their top placement in the tournament, Japan, Australia, China, South Korea and newcomer Thailand secured their spot at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup to be played in Canada the following year.[11]

2015 FIFA Women's World Cup

The national teams of Japan and United States at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup

Japan, then fourth in the world, was drawn into Group C for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, with tournament debutants Ecuador, Switzerland, and Cameroon. Nadeshiko Japan won all three games, securing passage into the Round of 16, where they drew yet another tournament debutant in the Netherlands. Saori Ariyoshi and Mizuho Sakaguchi scored goals for Japan, and they ultimately survived a couple of nervy moments to get into the quarterfinals. Against Australia, Japan once again used their technical possession game to frustrate The Matildas and negate their speed. Mana Iwabuchi notched the only goal of the game three minutes from time to send Japan to the semifinals.

Against England in the semifinals, Nadeshiko Japan was able to survive against the tenacious Lionesses, as the two teams traded goals from the penalty spot (Aya Miyama for Japan, Fara Williams for England). Deadlocked from the 40th minute on, Japan got a truly fortunate break as English centre back Laura Bassett, in trying to clear out a Japan cross, ended up scoring an own-goal at the death. This set up a rematch with the United States from the 2011 Women's World Cup.

Unfortunately for Japan, the Americans came out flying and scored four goals in the first 16 minutes of the match, with American midfielder Carli Lloyd scoring a hat trick in the process. Yuki Ogimi brought Japan one back in the 27th minute, and an own goal from Julie Johnston halved the American lead, but Tobin Heath put the final touch on the United States' third Women's World Cup victory.

Recent schedule and results

2017


2018

Coaches

Players

Current squad

The following 18 players were named to the squad for the 2018 Asian Games.[12]

Caps and goals as of 31 August 2018 after match against  China PR.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Sakiko Ikeda (池田 咲紀子) (1992-09-08) 8 September 1992 14 0 Japan Urawa Red Diamonds
18 1GK Ayaka Yamashita (山下 杏也加) (1995-09-29) 29 September 1995 24 0 Japan NTV Beleza
3 2DF Aya Sameshima (鮫島 彩) (1987-06-16) 16 June 1987 101 5 Japan INAC Kobe Leonessa
6 2DF Saori Ariyoshi (有吉 佐織) (1987-11-01) 1 November 1987 62 1 Japan NTV Beleza
5 2DF Hikari Takagi (高木 ひかり) (1993-05-21) 21 May 1993 19 1 Japan Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara
4 2DF Shiori Miyake (三宅 史織) (1995-10-13) 13 October 1995 17 0 Japan INAC Kobe Leonessa
2 2DF Risa Shimizu (清水 梨紗) (1996-06-15) 15 June 1996 18 0 Japan NTV Beleza
17 2DF Aimi Kunitake (國武 愛美) (1997-01-10) 10 January 1997 3 0 Japan Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara
7 3MF Emi Nakajima (中島 依美) (1990-09-27) 27 September 1990 64 13 Japan INAC Kobe Leonessa
15 3MF Moeno Sakaguchi (阪口 萌乃) (1992-06-04) 4 June 1992 9 1 Japan Albirex Niigata
13 3MF Yu Nakasato (中里 優) (1994-07-14) 14 July 1994 20 0 Japan NTV Beleza
12 3MF Rika Masuya (増矢 理花) (1995-09-14) 14 September 1995 27 6 Japan INAC Kobe Leonessa
16 3MF Rin Sumida (隅田 凜) (1996-01-12) 12 January 1996 22 0 Japan NTV Beleza
10 3MF Yuka Momiki (籾木 結花) (1996-04-09) 9 April 1996 20 5 Japan NTV Beleza
14 3MF Yui Hasegawa (長谷川 唯) (1997-01-29) 29 January 1997 29 4 Japan NTV Beleza
9 4FW Yuika Sugasawa (菅澤 優衣香) (1990-10-05) 5 October 1990 59 17 Japan Urawa Red Diamonds
8 4FW Mana Iwabuchi (岩渕 真奈) (1993-03-18) 18 March 1993 60 18 Japan INAC Kobe Leonessa
11 4FW Mina Tanaka (田中 美南) (1994-04-28) 28 April 1994 33 14 Japan NTV Beleza

Recent call ups

The following players have been called up to the Japan squad in the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Chika Hirao (平尾 知佳) (1996-12-31) 31 December 1996 1 0 Japan Albirex Niigata 2018 Tournament of Nations
GK Erina Yamane (山根 恵里奈) (1990-12-20) 20 December 1990 23 0 Spain Real Betis v.  Canada, 7 March 2018
GK Mamiko Matsumoto (松本 真未子) (1997-10-09) 9 October 1997 0 0 Japan Urawa Red Diamonds Training camp, 15–19 January 2018
GK Rei Takenaka (武仲 麗依) (1992-05-18) 18 May 1992 0 0 Japan INAC Kobe Leonessa v.   Switzerland, 22 October 2017 INJ
DF Nana Ichise (市瀬 菜々) (1997-08-04) 4 August 1997 14 0 Japan Vegalta Sendai 2018 Asian Games INJ
DF Mayo Doko (土光 真代) (1996-05-03) 3 May 1996 1 0 Japan NTV Beleza 2018 Tournament of Nations
DF Rumi Utsugi (宇津木 瑠美) (1988-12-05) 5 December 1988 110 6 United States Seattle Reign FC 2018 Tournament of Nations INJ
DF Saki Kumagai (熊谷 紗希) (captain) (1990-10-17) 17 October 1990 99 0 France Lyon v.  New Zealand, 10 June 2018
DF Ayumi Oya (大矢 歩) (1994-11-08) 8 November 1994 9 0 Japan Ehime FC v.  Canada, 7 March 2018
DF Riho Sakamoto (坂本 理保) (1992-07-07) 7 July 1992 1 0 Japan AC Nagano Parceiro Training camp, 15–19 January 2018
DF Miho Manya (万屋 美穂) (1996-11-05) 5 November 1996 7 0 Japan Vegalta Sendai Training camp, 15–19 January 2018
DF Hikaru Kitagawa (北川 ひかる) (1997-05-10) 10 May 1997 5 0 Japan Urawa Red Diamonds Training camp, 15–19 January 2018
DF Asato Miyagawa (宮川 麻都) (1998-02-24) 24 February 1998 0 0 Japan NTV Beleza Training camp, 15–19 January 2018
DF Kaede Nakamura (中村 楓) (1991-08-03) 3 August 1991 3 0 Japan Albirex Niigata v.   Switzerland, 22 October 2017
MF Hina Sugita (杉田 妃和) (1997-01-31) 31 January 1997 1 0 Japan INAC Kobe Leonessa 2018 Tournament of Nations
MF Narumi Miura (三浦 成美) (1997-07-03) 3 July 1997 4 0 Japan NTV Beleza 2018 Tournament of Nations
MF Hikaru Naomoto (猶本 光) (1994-03-03) 3 March 1994 18 0 Germany SC Freiburg 2018 Tournament of Nations INJ
MF Madoka Haji (櫨 まどか) (1988-07-08) 8 July 1988 7 0 Japan Vegalta Sendai v.  New Zealand, 10 June 2018
MF Fuka Nagano (長野 風花) (1999-03-09) 9 March 1999 0 0 South Korea Incheon Red Angels v.  New Zealand, 10 June 2018
MF Mizuho Sakaguchi (阪口 夢穂) (1987-10-15) 15 October 1987 124 29 Japan NTV Beleza 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup
MF Hinata Miyazawa (宮澤 ひなた) (1999-11-21) 21 November 1999 0 0 Japan Seisa Kokusai High School Shonan Training camp, 15–19 January 2018
MF Shino Kunisawa (國澤 志乃) (1991-04-27) 27 April 1991 0 0 Japan AC Nagano Parceiro v.   Switzerland, 22 October 2017
FW Kumi Yokoyama (横山 久美) (1993-08-13) 13 August 1993 34 15 Japan AC Nagano Parceiro 2018 Asian Games INJ
FW Nahomi Kawasumi (川澄 奈穂美) (1985-09-23) 23 September 1985 90 20 United States Seattle Reign FC 2018 Tournament of Nations
FW Konomi Taniguchi (谷口 木乃実) (1996-08-23) 23 August 1996 0 0 Japan Bunnys Kyoto SC Training camp, 15–19 January 2018
FW Mami Ueno (上野 真実) (1996-09-27) 27 September 1996 3 0 Japan Ehime FC Training camp, 15–19 January 2018
FW Riko Ueki (植木 理子) (1999-07-30) 30 July 1999 0 0 Japan NTV Beleza Training camp, 15–19 January 2018

Notes:

  • INJ = Withdrew due to injury

Records

As of 5 March 2018

FIFA Women's World Cup

Olympic Games

AFC Women's Asian Cup

AFC Women's Asian Cup record
Hosts / Year Result GP W D* L GS GA GD
Hong Kong 1975 Did not enter
Taiwan 1977Group Stage200208−8
India 1979 Did not enter
Hong Kong 1981Group stage310213−2
Thailand 1983 Did not enter
Hong Kong 1986Runners-up4202144+10
Hong Kong 1989Third place5401371+36
Japan 1991Runners-up6411276+21
Malaysia 1993Third place5401294+25
Malaysia 1995Runners-up5401273+24
China 1997Third place5401331+32
Philippines 1999Fourth place6402366+30
Chinese Taipei 2001Runners-up6402305+25
Thailand 2003Fourth place6402344+30
Australia 20065302196+13
Vietnam 2008Third place5302197+12
China 20105401162+14
Vietnam 2014Champions5410163+13
Jordan 2018532092+7
Total16/19785242234765+282
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Asian Games

Asian Games record
Hosts / Year Result GP W D* L GS GA GD
China 1990Runners-up5311178+9
Japan 1994421193+6
Thailand 1998Third place5302187+11
South Korea 2002531183+5
Qatar 2006Runners-up5410211+20
China 2010Champions431060+6
South Korea 2014Runners-up6411283+25
Indonesia 2018Champions5500142+12
Total7/734226610725+82
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

EAFF Women's Football Championship

EAFF Women's Football Championship record
Hosts / Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA GD
South Korea 2005Third place302101−1
China 2008Champions330082+6
Japan 2010330071+6
South Korea 2013Runners-up311132+1
China 2015Third place310256−1
Japan 2017Runners-up3201440
Total6/61810352716+11
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

FIFA Rankings

Honors

International

Champions: 2011
Runners-up: 2015
Runners-up: 2012

Continental

Champions: 2014, 2018
Runners-up: 1986, 1991, 1995, 2001
Champions: 2010, 2018
Runners-up: 1990, 1994, 2006, 2014

Regional

Champions: 2008, 2010
Runners-up: 2013, 2017

Overall official record

CompetitionStageResultOpponentPositionNotes
Hong Kong 1981 Asian ChampionshipRound 10–1Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
0–2Thailand Thailand
1–0Indonesia Indonesia3 / 4
Hong Kong 1986 Asian ChampionshipRound 10–2China China
10–0Malaysia Malaysia2 / 3
Semifinals4–0Thailand Thailand
Final0–2China China
Hong Kong 1989 Asian ChampionshipRound 13–0Hong Kong Hong Kong
11–0Indonesia Indonesia
14–0Nepal Nepal1 / 4
Semifinals0–1Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
Third place9–0Hong Kong Hong Kong
China 1990 Asian GamesMain Round0–5China China
5–0Hong Kong Hong Kong
8–1South Korea South Korea
1–1North Korea North Korea
3–1Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei2 / 6
Hong Kong 1991 Asian ChampionshipRound 11–0North Korea North Korea
4–1Hong Kong Hong Kong
12–0Malaysia Malaysia
12–0Singapore Singapore1 / 5
Semifinals0–0 (PSO: 5–4)Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
Final0–5China China
China 1991 World CupRound 10–1Brazil Brazil
0–8Sweden Sweden
0–3United States United States
Malaysia 1993 Asian ChampionshipRound 16–1Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
15–0Philippines Philippines
4–0Hong Kong Hong Kong1 / 4
Semifinals1–3China China
Final3–0Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
China 1994 Asian GamesRound 11–1China China
3–0Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
5–0South Korea South Korea2 / 4
Final0–2China China
Sweden 1995 World CupRound 10–1Germany Germany
2–1Brazil Brazil
0–2Sweden Sweden3 / 4
Quarterfinals0–4United States United States
Malaysia 1995 Asian ChampionshipRound 11–0South Korea South Korea
6–0India India
17–0Uzbekistan Uzbekistan1 / 4
Semifinals3–0Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
Final0–2China China
United States 1996 Summer OlympicsRound 12–3Germany Germany
0–2Brazil Brazil
0–4Norway Norway4 / 4
China 1997 Asian ChampionshipRound 121–0Guam Guam
1–0India India
9–0Hong Kong Hong Kong1 / 4
Semifinals0–1North Korea North Korea
Third place2–0Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
China 1998 Asian GamesRound 16–0Thailand Thailand
2–3North Korea North Korea
8–0Vietnam Vietnam2 / 4
Semifinals0–3China China
Third place2–1Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
United States 1999 World CupRound 11–1Canada Canada
0–5Russia Russia
0–4Norway Norway4 / 4
Philippines 1999 Asian ChampionshipRound 19–0Thailand Thailand
5–1Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
14–0Nepal Nepal
6–0Philippines Philippines1 / 5
Semifinals0–2Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
Third place2–3North Korea North Korea
Chinese Taipei 2001 Asian ChampionshipRound 114–0Singapore Singapore
11–0Guam Guam
0–1North Korea North Korea
3–1Vietnam Vietnam2 / 5
Semifinals2–1South Korea South Korea
Final0–2North Korea North Korea
Chinese Taipei 2002 Asian GamesMain round0–1North Korea North Korea
3–0Vietnam Vietnam
1–0South Korea South Korea
2–2China China
2–0Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei3 / 6
Thailand 2003 Asian ChampionshipRound 115–0Philippines Philippines
7–0Guam Guam
7–0Myanmar Myanmar
5–0Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei1 / 5
Semifinals0–3North Korea North Korea
Third place0–1South Korea South Korea
United States 2003 World CupRound 16–0Argentina Argentina
0–3Germany Germany
1–3Canada Canada3 / 4
Greece 2004 Summer OlympicsRound 11–0Sweden Sweden
0–1Nigeria Nigeria3 / 3
Quarterfinals1–2United States United StatesAwarded the Fair Play Award
South Korea 2005 East Asian ChampionshipMain Round0–1North Korea North Korea
0–0China China
0–0South Korea South Korea3 / 4Awarded the Fair Play Award
Qatar 2006 Asian GamesRound 113–0Jordan Jordan
4–0Thailand Thailand
1–0China China1 / 4
Semifinals3–1South Korea South Korea
Final0–0 (PSO: 2–4)North Korea South Korea
Australia 2006 Asian ChampionshipRound 15–0Vietnam Vietnam
11–1Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
1–0China China1 / 4
Semifinals0–2Australia Australia
Third place2–3North Korea North Korea
China 2007 World CupRound 12–2England England
1–0Argentina Argentina
0–2Germany Germany3 / 4
China 2008 East Asian ChampionshipMain Round3–2North Korea North Korea
2–0South Korea South Korea
3–0China China1 / 4
Vietnam 2008 Asian CupRound 11–3South Korea South Korea
11–0Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
3–1Australia Australia1 / 4
Semifinals1–3China China
Third place3–0Australia Australia
2008 Summer Olympics qualification Final round2–0Vietnam Vietnam
4–0Thailand Thailand
6–1South Korea South Korea1 / 4
China 2008 Summer OlympicsRound 12–2New Zealand New Zealand
0–1United States United States
5–1Norway Norway3 / 4
Quarterfinals2–0China China
Semifinals2–4United States United States
Third place0–2Germany Germany
Japan 2010 East Asian ChampionshipRound 12–0China New Zealand
3–0Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
2–1South Korea South Korea1 / 4
China 2010 Asian CupRound 18–0Myanmar Myanmar
4–0Thailand Thailand
2–1North Korea North Korea1 / 4
Semifinals0–1Australia Australia
Third place2–0China China
China 2010 Asian GamesRound 14–0Thailand Thailand
0–0North Korea North Korea1 / 3
Semifinals1–0China China
Final1–0North Korea North Korea
Germany 2011 World CupRound 12–1New Zealand New Zealand
4–0Mexico Mexico
0–2England England2 / 4
Quarterfinals1–0Germany Germany
Semifinals3–1Sweden Sweden
Final2–2 (PSO: 3–1)United States United StatesAwarded the Fair Play Award
2012 Summer Olympics qualificationFinal round3–0Thailand Thailand
2–1South Korea South Korea
1–0Australia Australia
1–1North Korea North Korea
1–0China China
United Kingdom 2012 Summer OlympicsRound 12–1Canada Canada
0–0Sweden Sweden
0–0South Africa South Africa2 / 4
Quarterfinals2–0Brazil Brazil
Semifinals2–1France France
Finals1–2United States United States
South Korea 2013 EAFF Women's East Asian CupFinal round2–0China China
0–0North Korea North Korea
1–2South Korea South Korea
Vietnam 2014 AFC Women's Asian CupRound 12–2Australia Australia
4–0Vietnam Vietnam
7–0Jordan Jordan1 / 4
Semifinals2–1China China PR
Final1–0Australia Australia
Canada 2015 World CupRound 11–0Switzerland Switzerland
2–1Cameroon Cameroon
1–0Ecuador Ecuador1 / 4
Round of 162–1Netherlands Netherlands
Quarterfinals1–0Australia Australia
Semifinals2–1England England
Final2–5United States United States

Youth national teams

Under-20 team

Under-17 team

See also

References

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
2007 Germany 		 World Champions
2011 (first title)		 Succeeded by
2015 United States 
Preceded by
2010 Australia 		 Asian Champions
2014 (first title)
2018 (2nd title)		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Hakuhō Shō		 Japan Professional Sports Grand Prize
2011		 Succeeded by
Shinnosuke Abe
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