Japan at the FIFA Women's World Cup

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The Japan women's national football team has represented Japan at the FIFA Women's World Cup on nine occasions in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023. They are the only Asian team to have won the tournament, as well as the only Asian team to qualify for every edition, and they are the first team that has won the trophy with a loss during the final tournament. [1] They also were runners-up once. [2]

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The Japanese team that celebrates winning the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Japao comemora o titulo! (DSC01182).jpg
The Japanese team that celebrates winning the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

1991 World Cup

The Japanese national team had qualified for the first World Cup as the runners up of the 1991 Asian Championship. Four wins in the preliminary round against Korea DPR, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. In the semi-final, penalty shoot-out was necessary to eliminate the Republic of China and qualify for the World Cup. The final was then lost with 0: 5 against the China women's national football team, but the first World Cup participation was already there for sure.

In People's Republic of China, the first World Cup match on November 17, 1991 in Foshan was lost 1-0 to Brazil. Two days later, they were followed by a 0-8 against Sweden and another 0-3 against the United States women's national soccer team two days later. This was Japan as the worst team of the tournament eliminated.

Group B

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3300112+96Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 3201123+94
3Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 31021762
4Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 3003012120
Source: FIFA
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 0–1 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
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New Plaza Stadium, Foshan
Attendance: 14,000 [3]
Referee: Lu Jun (China PR)

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 0–8 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
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New Plaza Stadium, Foshan
Attendance: 14,000 [3]
Referee: Raja Shrestha Gyanu (Nepal)

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 0–3 Flag of the United States.svg  United States
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New Plaza Stadium, Foshan
Attendance: 14,000 [3]
Referee: John Toro Rendón (Colombia)

1995 World Cup

Four years later, the Japanese team finished second in Asian Games 1994 in Hiroshima for the second World Cup. Japan, the Republic of China, the People's Republic of China and South Korea met in a group of four. After a 1-1 draw against the People's Republic of China, both won against the other two teams and then met again in the final, the Chinese won 2-0. Both finalists drove to the World Cup, which took place for the first time on European soil.

In Sweden, the Japanese lost again the opening game 0-1, this time against Germany. On June 7, 1995, but then succeeded the Japanese women in Karlstad against Brazil the first World Cup victory. In the process, Akemi Noda get the first two World Cup goals for Japan after a 1-0 deficit. Against Sweden followed then, although a 0-2, but as the second best group Knights reached the Japanese women the quarterfinals. Here followed a 0-4 defeat against defending USA. However, as the eighth best team, Japan had qualified for the women's first football tournament at the Olympic Games, in which only the eight best teams of the World Cup could participate The seventh best team was not allowed to play in the Olympics, Brazil could participate as the ninth best team .

Group A

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 320194+56Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden (H)320153+26
3Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 31022423
4Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 31023853
Source: FIFA
(H) Host
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg 1–0 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Tingvalla IP, Karlstad
Attendance: 3,824
Referee: Petros Mathabela (South Africa)

Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg 1–2 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg 2–0 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Arosvallen, Västerås
Attendance: 7,811
Referee: Petros Mathabela (South Africa)

Quarter-finals

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 0–4 Flag of the United States.svg  United States
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Strömvallen, Gävle
Attendance: 3,756
Referee: Eduardo Gamboa (Chile)

1999 World Cup

For the third World Cup, Japan finished third in the 1997 AFC Women's Championship. After three preliminary round victories against India, Hong Kong and Guam, with the 21: 0 against Guam the highest international victory succeeded, Japan failed in the semifinals 0-1 North Korea. With a 2: 0 against the Republic of China in the match for third place succeeded but the qualification.

In the USA, the Japanese faced Canada in the first game and scored 1-1. But then followed two defeats against Russia (0: 5) and defending champion Norway (0: 4), which eliminated Japan as group last.

Group C

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 3300132+119Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 3201103+76
3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 301231291
4Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 301211091
Source: FIFA
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 1–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
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Spartan Stadium, San Jose
Attendance: 23,298
Referee: Maria Edilene Siqueira (Brazil)

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 0–5 Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
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Civic Stadium, Portland
Attendance: 17,668
Referee: Sandra Hunt (United States)

Norway  Flag of Norway.svg 4–0 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Soldier Field, Chicago
Attendance: 34,256
Referee: Marisela Contreras (Venezuela)

2003 World Cup

Actually, the World Cup should take place again in the People's Republic of China. Due to the SARS epidemic, the tournament was temporarily relocated to the United States. Thus the World Cup took place for the second time in the USA. As the number of starting places was increased from 12 to 16, a fourth Asian team had the chance to qualify in the AFC / CONCACAF playoffs. Japan took advantage of this opportunity after only fourth place in the Asian Cup 2003. There, the Japanese had the preliminary round against Myanmar, the Republic of China, the Philippines and Guam still with four wins and 34 : 0 goals completed in the semi-finals and match for third place but lost to North Korea 0-3 and South Korea 0-1. In the playoffs, they met Mexico and reached 2: 2 in Mexico City. The second leg in Tokyo was won 2-0 seven days later.

In the USA, the Japanese met in the opening match on World Cup newcomer Argentina and reached the highest score in a World Cup match with the 6-0. The later record national player and goal scorer Homare Sawa scored the first two goals, Mio even got three. Against the later world champion Germany followed then but a 0-3 and against Canada a 1-3. With that, Japan became only a group third. However, since after the increase of the field of participants only all group winners and second came in the knockout round, Japan retired as second best group third.

Group C

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3300132+119Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 320175+26
3Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 310276+13
4Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3003115140
Source: FIFA
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 6–0 Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
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Germany  Flag of Germany.svg 3–0 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus
Attendance: 15,529 [4]
Referee: Sueli Tortura (Brazil)

Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 3–1 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Attendance: 14,356 [4]
Referee: Im Eun-ju (South Korea)

2007 World Cup

Four years later, Japan had to go through the playoffs. At 2006 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, which has been part of the Asian Association since 2006, only fourth place was taken. After three wins in the preliminary round against the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China and Vietnam became the semi-final against hosts Australia 0-2 and also the game for place 3 against North Korea 2: 3 lost. Again Mexico were in the playoffs of the opponents and this time Japan had first home right. In Tokyo, a 2-0 was submitted, so that the 1: 2 could be dealt a week later in Toluca.

In China, as four years earlier, Argentina and Germany were the group opponents, as well as for the first time England, against which in the first game a 2: 2 was achieved. [5] [6] After a 1-0 win over Argentina, Japan and defending champions Germany had both four points ahead of the final group game, ahead of England, who had drawn twice. [7] However, as Japan lost 2-0 to Germany, while England beat Argentina 6-1, Germany became the group winners and then again World Champions and England ahead of Japan's runners-up, who eliminated them.

Group A

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3210130+137Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of England.svg  England 312083+55
3Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 31113414
4Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3003118170
Source: FIFA
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–2 Flag of England.svg  England
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Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg 0–1 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Germany  Flag of Germany.svg 2–0 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Yellow Dragon Stadium, Hangzhou
Attendance: 39,817 [8]
Referee: Adriana Correa (Colombia)

2011 World Cup

Lineups in Final JPN-USA (women) 2011-07-17.svg
Lineups in Final

For the World Cup in Germany, Japan qualified again without detour. At 2010 Asian Cup, for which Japan was directly qualified, third place was taken. The preliminary round was again sovereign with three wins over North Korea, Thailand and Myanmar. In the semifinals, however, was then lost to the eventual Asian champion Australia 0-1. With a 2: 0 in the match for third place against arch-rivals China succeeded but the qualification. As the fourth-placed Asian team this time had no way to qualify for intercontinental playoffs, the first women's World Cup final without the People's Republic of China took place.

In Germany, Japan met New Zealand in the first match and won 2-1. This was followed by a 4-0 win over Mexico, with Homare Sawa scoring three goals. Thus, Japan was already qualified before the last group match for the knockout round, so that the subsequent 0-2 defeat against England could be coped. [9] However, Japan was only second to the group and met in the quarterfinals host and defending champion Germany, who wanted to win the title for the third consecutive year the title and against whom Japan had never won before. Despite stormy attacks, the German team managed in 120 minutes but no goal, but could Karina Maruyama in the 108th minute a counterattack to 1: 0 and thus complete the first victory over Germany and reach the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time. [10] In the semifinals, Japan met Sweden and was already 10 minutes behind, but equalized eight minutes later. It remained until the half-time break. In the second half, the Japanese could then add two more goals and reach the final. [11] Here they met United States, against whom they had never won before, and were again defeated again, this time by a counterattack against them. This could be compensated in the 81st minute, which gave it an extension. Again, the Japanese fell behind in the back. However, Homare Sawa was able to equalize with her fifth tournament goal, making her the tournament's top scorer three minutes from the end of extra time. Although Azusa Iwashimizu received the Red Card in injury time, it stayed that way, so Penalties had to decide on the World Cup title. As Japanese goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori was only 170 cm tall and held two penalties for the US and also scored one while three Japanese women converted and only one failed, Japan became the first Asian side to become World Cup champions. [12] Homare Sawa was also awarded the Golden Ball for best player and Japan for the fairest team. [13]

Group B

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of England.svg  England 321052+37Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 320163+36
3Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 30213742
4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 30124621
Source: FIFA
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
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Ruhrstadion, Bochum
Attendance: 12,538 [14]
Referee: Kirsi Heikkinen (Finland)

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 4–0 Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
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BayArena, Leverkusen
Attendance: 22,291 [15]
Referee: Christina Pedersen (Norway)

England  Flag of England.svg 2–0 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Impuls Arena, Augsburg
Attendance: 20,777 [16]
Referee: Carol Anne Chenard (Canada)

Quarter-finals

Germany  Flag of Germany.svg 0–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg
Attendance: 26,067 [17]
Referee: Quetzalli Alvarado (Mexico)

Semi-finals

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 3–1 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
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Waldstadion, Frankfurt
Attendance: 45,434 [18]
Referee: Carol Anne Chenard (Canada)

Final

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–2 (a.e.t.)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
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Penalties
3–1
Waldstadion, Frankfurt
Attendance: 48,817 [19]
Referee: Bibiana Steinhaus (Germany)

2015 World Cup

Qualification, which was again hosted by Asian Cup, Japan was the first Asian champion. In the preliminary round were clearly beaten after a draw against Australia, Vietnam and Jordan (4: 0 and 7: 0). In the semifinals, Japan won 2-1 after extra time against the People's Republic of China and won 1-0 in the final.

When the groups were drawn, Japan was set and was defined as group head of group C. The Japanese have been awarded the three World Cup newcomers Switzerland, Cameroon and Ecuador which Japan had not played before.

Japan could won all three group matches for the first time and moved in as a group winners in the quarterfinals. [20] [21] [22] The goals were all in the first half hour and then the Japanese were content to largely manage the result. Also in the last sixteen against the Netherlands they went early in the lead, but then put in the second half still a goal. In injury time, they still conceded the goal, but this time brought the result over time. [23] Against Australia - against which they had become Asia champions 1-0 for the first time Asian champions - they had to wait but then until the 87th minute before then the winning goal and thus the second semi-final entry succeeded. [24] There they met England, against which four years earlier in the preliminary round last time a World Cup match was lost and never won. In a balanced game, both were awarded a penalty, which they could transform. Thereafter, the mutual efforts to achieve the winning goal were fruitless. Only in stoppage time did the Laura Bassett make an own goal, which allowed her to make her final rerun of 2011. [25] In the final, the Japanese fell behind with 0: 2 already after five minutes, after 16 minutes it was 0: 4, so the game was almost decided. Although the Japanese managed to make tactical changes and substitutions of two players before the break, and a a. Record national player Homare Sawa the 1: 4. When shortly after the break, the United States gave the Japanese an own goal, came up briefly hope again, but already two minutes later fell to the 2: 5-final. [26] Thus, Japan could not imitate the German team and not defend the title. Aya Miyama was awarded the bronze ball as the third best player.

Group C

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 330041+39Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 320193+66
3Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 3102114+73
4Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador 3003117160
Source: FIFA
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 1–0 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
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BC Place, Vancouver
Attendance: 25,942 [27]
Referee: Lucila Venegas (Mexico)

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–1 Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
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BC Place, Vancouver
Attendance: 31,441 [28]
Referee: Pernilla Larsson (Sweden)

Ecuador  Flag of Ecuador.svg 0–1 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Round of 16

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
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BC Place, Vancouver
Attendance: 28,717 [30]
Referee: Lucila Venegas (Mexico)

Quarter-finals

Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg 0–1 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Attendance: 19,814 [31]
Referee: Kateryna Monzul (Ukraine)

Semi-finals

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–1 Flag of England.svg  England
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Final

United States  Flag of the United States.svg 5–2 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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BC Place, Vancouver
Attendance: 53,341 [33]
Referee: Kateryna Monzul (Ukraine)

2019 World Cup

In the Qualification for the World Cup in France, for which Asian women were again given five starting positions, Japan qualified by reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup. For this championship, which takes place in April 2018 in Jordan, Japan was automatically qualified. In the first game against Vietnam, a 4-0 was achieved, the second game against South Korea ended goalless. In the decisive third group match against Australia, which also drew 0-0 against South Korea but won 8-0 against Vietnam, Japan were 1-0 ahead after 63 minutes and would have been group winners in that event. However, four minutes before the end of the game, Sam Kerr scored the 1-1 draw for Australia, and as they stayed 4-0 in South Korea's parallel with Vietnam, Japan were second in the Asian Cup semi-finals also reached the World Cup finals. In the semifinals, Japan defeated China 3-1 and defended their title 1-0 in the final against Australia.

At the World Cup, the Japanese, as in 2007, met Argentina and England, and for the first time in a World Cup match, the World Cup newcomer Scotland. The Japanese started with a disappointing goalless draw against Argentina, the first time they could win a championship point. [34] Against Scotland they increased and won 2-1. [35] Against England they had few chances to score and lost 0-2. As Argentina and Scotland drew in a draw, it was enough for the second group place, which they met in the second round of the European Championship Netherlands. The Japanese were already in the 17th minute after a corner in the back, but could then make the game but balanced and became more dominant with increasing time, but needed until the 43rd Minute equalizer. In the second half, they were the better team, but could not use their scoring chances. When the teams were already prepared for an extension, there was a penalty in the final minute for the Dutch women, they used to victory goal. [36] Thus, the Japanese eliminated as the last Asian team, which is the first time no Asian team in the quarter-finals, as previously Australia and China have lost their first knockout round games against European teams and South Korea and Thailand have already eliminated in the group stage.

Group D

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of England.svg  England 330051+49Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 31112314
3Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 30213412
4Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 30125721
Source: FIFA
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg 0–0 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Parc des Princes, Paris
Attendance: 25,055 [37]
Referee: Stéphanie Frappart (France)

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–1 Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
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Roazhon Park, Rennes
Attendance: 13,201 [38]
Referee: Lidya Tafesse (Ethiopia)

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 0–2 Flag of England.svg  England
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Allianz Riviera, Nice
Attendance: 14,319 [39]
Referee: Claudia Umpiérrez (Uruguay)

Round of 16

Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2–1 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Roazhon Park, Rennes
Attendance: 21,076 [40]
Referee: Melissa Borjas (Honduras)

2023 World Cup

Group C

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 3300110+119Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 320184+46
3Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 310231183
4Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 30031870
Source: FIFA
Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg 0–5 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
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Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Attendance: 16,111
Referee: Tess Olofsson (Sweden)

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–0 Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
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Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 4–0 Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
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Round of 16

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 3–1 Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Report Reiten Soccerball shade.svg20'

Quarter-finals

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 1–2 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Hayashi Soccerball shade.svg87' Report
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 43,217
Referee: Esther Staubli (Switzerland)

FIFA World Cup record

FIFA Women's World Cup record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 Group stage3003012−12
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995 Quarter-finals410328−6
Flag of the United States.svg 1999 Group stage3012110−9
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 310276+1
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 311134−1
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 Champions 6411126+6
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 Runners-up 7601118+3
Flag of France.svg 2019 Round of 16411235−2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Quarter-finals5401153+12
Total9/938184165462−8
*Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.
FIFA Women's World Cup history
YearRoundDateOpponentResultStadium
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 Group stage17 NovemberFlag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil L 0–1 New Plaza Stadium, Foshan
19 NovemberFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden L 0–8
21 NovemberFlag of the United States.svg  United States L 0–3
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995 Group stage5 JuneFlag of Germany.svg  Germany L 0–1 Tingvallen, Karlstad
7 JuneFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil W 2–1
9 JuneFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden L 0–2 Arosvallen, Västerås
Quarter-finals13 JuneFlag of the United States.svg  United States L 0–4 Strömvallen, Gävle
Flag of the United States.svg 1999 Group stage19 JuneFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada D 1–1 Spartan Stadium, San Jose
23 JuneFlag of Russia.svg  Russia L 0–5 Civic Stadium, Portland
26 JuneFlag of Norway.svg  Norway L 0–4 Soldier Field, Chicago
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Group stage20 SeptemberFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina W 6–0 Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus
24 SeptemberFlag of Germany.svg  Germany L 0–3
27 SeptemberFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada L 1–3 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Group stage11 SeptemberFlag of England.svg  England D 2–2 Hongkou Stadium, Shanghai
14 SeptemberFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina W 1–0
17 SeptemberFlag of Germany.svg  Germany L 0–2 Yellow Dragon Sports Center, Hangzhou
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 Group stage27 JuneFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand W 2–1 Ruhrstadion, Bochum
1 JulyFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico W 4–0 BayArena, Leverkusen
5 JulyFlag of England.svg  England L 0–2 Impuls Arena, Augsburg
Quarter-finals9 JulyFlag of Germany.svg  Germany W 1–0 Volkswagen-Arena, Wolfsburg
Semi-finals13 JulyFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden W 3–1 Commerzbank-Arena, Frankfurt
Final 17 JulyFlag of the United States.svg  United States D 2–2 (3–1 ( p ))
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 Group stage8 JuneFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland W 1–0 BC Place, Vancouver
12 JuneFlag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon W 2–1
16 JuneFlag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador W 1–0 Winnipeg Stadium, Winnipeg
Round of 1623 JuneFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands W 2–1 BC Place, Vancouver
Quarter-finals27 JuneFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia W 1–0 Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Semi-finals1 JulyFlag of England.svg  England W 2–1
Final 5 JulyFlag of the United States.svg  United States L 2–5 BC Place, Vancouver
Flag of France.svg 2019 Group stage10 JuneFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina D 0–0 Parc des Princes, Paris
14 JuneFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland W 2–1 Roazhon Park, Rennes
19 JuneFlag of England.svg  England L 0–2 Allianz Riviera, Nice
Round of 1625 JuneFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands L 1–2 Roazhon Park, Rennes
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Group stage22 JulyFlag of Zambia.svg  Zambia W 5–0 Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
26 JulyFlag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica W 2–0 Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
31 JulyFlag of Spain.svg  Spain W 4–0 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Round of 165 AugustFlag of Norway.svg  Norway W 3–1
Quarter-finals11 AugustFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden L 1–2 Eden Park, Auckland

Record by opponent

FIFA Women's World Cup matches (by team)
OpponentPldWDLGFGAGD
Flag of England.svg  England 411247-3
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 410316-5
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4013414-10
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3210707
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 4103413-9
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2101330
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 2101220
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 201124-2
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 1100505
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 1100404
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 1100211
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1100211
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 1100211
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1100101
Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador 1100101
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 1100101
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 210135-2
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 100105-5
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 1100404
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 1100202

Goalscorers

PlayerGoals 1991 1995 1999 2003 2007 2011 2015 2019 2023
Homare Sawa 835
Aya Miyama 6222
Hinata Miyazawa 55
Yūki Ōgimi 4112
Mio Otani 33
Nahomi Kawasumi 22
Akemi Noda 22
Mana Iwabuchi 211
Yuika Sugasawa 211
Mina Tanaka 22
Riko Ueki 22
Yui Hasegawa 11
Saori Ariyoshi 11
Karina Maruyama 11
Shinobu Ohno 11
Nami Otake 11
Mizuho Sakaguchi 11
Aya Sameshima 11
Emi Yamamoto 11
Jun Endō 11
Hikaru Naomoto 11
Aoba Fujino 11
Risa Shimizu 11
Honoka Hayashi 11
Own goals 321
Total54021731211315
Own goals scored for opponents

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The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup was the eighth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the quadrennial international Women's football championship contested by 24 women's national teams representing member associations of FIFA. It took place between 7 June and 7 July 2019, with 52 matches staged in nine cities in France, which was awarded the right to host the event in March 2015, the first time the country hosted the tournament. The tournament was the first Women's World Cup to use the video assistant referee (VAR) system. This was the second and last edition with 24 teams before expanding to 32 teams for the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

The Australia women's national soccer team has represented Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup on eight occasions in 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023. Australia is co-hosting the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand. The Matildas automatically qualified as co-host. The team also participated in the 1988 FIFA Women's Invitation Tournament, a precursor to the Women's World Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Italy at the FIFA Women's World Cup</span>

Italy have participated four times at the FIFA Women's World Cup: in the inaugural edition of 1991, 1999, 2019 and 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">England at the FIFA Women's World Cup</span>

England have participated six times at the FIFA Women's World Cup: in 1995, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. They have reached the quarter-finals in each of their participation and the semi-finals three times, reaching the final in 2023.

The New Zealand women's national football team has represented New Zealand at the FIFA Women's World Cup on six occasions in 1991, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023. New Zealand is co-hosting the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with Australia, and automatically qualified as co-hosts. They have never advanced beyond the group stage.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United States at the FIFA Women's World Cup</span>

The United States women's national soccer team is the most successful women's national team in the history of the Women's World Cup, having won four titles, earning second-place once and third-place finishes three times. The United States is one of four countries including Germany, Japan, and Norway to win a FIFA Women's World Cup.. The United States was also the only team that played the maximum number of matches possible in every tournament until they got eliminated in the round of 16 in 2023.

The Netherlands has qualified three times for the FIFA Women's World Cup: In 2015, in 2019, and in 2023. They reached the 2nd round in 2015 and the final in 2019.

The Nigeria women's national football team has represented Nigeria at the FIFA Women's World Cup at all nine staging's of the tournament, one of seven teams to do so. Despite the rich history, however, Nigeria's successes have been rather modest, only progressed to the knockout phase in just two occasions.

The Germany women's national football team has represented Germany at the FIFA Women's World Cup on nine occasions in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023. They have won the title twice and were runners-up once. They also reached the fourth place in 1991 and in 2015.

The Norway women's national football team has represented Norway at the FIFA Women's World Cup on nine occasions in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023. They were runners up in 1991. They won the following tournament in 1995. They also reached the fourth place in 1999 and in 2007.

The China women's national football team has represented China at the FIFA Women's World Cup on eight occasions in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2019 and 2023, finishing as runners up once (1999) and once in fourth place (1995).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brazil at the FIFA Women's World Cup</span> Womens national football team

The Brazil women's national football team has represented Brazil at the FIFA Women's World Cup on all nine occasions to date. As the most successful women's national football team in South America, Brazil is also the best-performing South American team at the FIFA Women's World Cup, reaching two podium finishes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sweden at the FIFA Women's World Cup</span>

The Sweden women's national football team has represented Sweden at the FIFA Women's World Cup on nine occasions in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023. There were runners up once and three times bronze medalists: in 1991, in 2011 and in 2019.

The Canada women's national soccer team has represented Canada at eight of the nine staging's of the FIFA Women's World Cup. The inaugural tournament in 1991 is currently the only edition for which they failed to qualify.


The France women's national football team has represented France at the FIFA Women's World Cup at five stagings of the tournament, in 2003, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023, they hosted in 2019.

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