Nadeshiko's Olympic dream comes to an end but Australia still in the hunt
Japan have been eliminated from the Tokyo Olympics women's football competition but Australia are still in the running for the gold medal.
2020 Schedule
SWESWE3FT
1JapanJPN
CHICHI0FT1JapanJPN- JapanJPN0FT
1GBRGBR - JapanJPN1FT
1CANCAN - JapanJPN1FT
0AUSAUS - JapanJPN5FT
1MEXMEX - JapanJPN8FT
0UKRUKR - JapanJPN7FT
0PANPAN - JapanJPN7FT
0PARPAR 
USAUSA3FT1JapanJPN- JapanJPN0FT
1ENGENG 
ESPESP3FT1JapanJPN- JapanJPN2FT
0RSARSA - JapanJPN4FT0CANCAN
NEDNED2FT1JapanJPN- JapanJPN0FT2ENGENG
- JapanJPN2FT
1SCOSCO 
ARGARG0FT0JapanJPN- JapanJPN1FT1ESPESP
GERGER2FT2JapanJPN
FRAFRA3FT1JapanJPN- JapanJPN0FT3ENGENG
BRABRA1FT3JapanJPN- USAUSA2FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN4FT
1NORNOR
2020 Schedule
JapanJPN410/11FT1NORNOR- USAUSA227/2FT2JapanJPN
- BRABRA12/3FT3JapanJPN
- JapanJPN05/3FT3ENGENG
- FRAFRA34/4FT1JapanJPN
- GERGER29/4FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN12/6FT1ESPESP
- ARGARG010/6FT0JapanJPN
- JapanJPN214/6FT1SCOSCO
- JapanJPN019/6FT2ENGENG
- NEDNED225/6FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN45/10FT0CANCAN
- JapanJPN29/11FT0RSARSA
- ESPESP35/3FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN08/3FT1ENGENG
- USAUSA311/3FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN78/4FT0PARPAR
- JapanJPN711/4FT0PANPAN
- JapanJPN89/6FT0UKRUKR
- JapanJPN512/6FT1MEXMEX
- JapanJPN114/7FT0AUSAUS
- JapanJPN121/7FT1CANCAN
- JapanJPN024/7FT1GBRGBR
- CHICHI027/7FT1JapanJPN
- SWESWE330/7FT1JapanJPN
Nadeshiko fly the flag for Asia at Olympics but how much further can they go?
Hosts Japan did just enough to progress to the quarterfinals of the women's football competition at the Tokyo Olympics but can they go any further?
China run the risk of wasting generational talent Wang Shuang
Wang Shuang could not have done much more to get China PR their first win at the Tokyo Olympics with four goals in a 4-4 draw with Zambia.
White winner vs Japan sends GB into quarters
Team GB progressed into the Olympics quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over hosts Japan on Saturday.
Nadeshiko show promise; China brave despite big loss
As the women's football tournament at the Tokyo Games got underway, Asia's representatives all showed positives despite vastly-differing results.
USWNT's Heath, Matildas' Carpenter, Team GB's Weir among Olympic players to watch
The women's competition in Tokyo is stacked with both new and recognisable names. Here are the players who just might be the ones to look out for.
Matildas pay the penalty against Japan in Olympics warm-up
A stray Alanna Kennedy arm led to the only goal of the night as Olympic hosts Japan downed the Matildas 1-0 in a pre-Games friendly.
Australia to face Japan ahead of tough Olympics
Tony Gustavsson's Australia will complete their preparations for the Olympics with a warm-up match against Games hosts Japan.
Washington Spirit's Kumi Yokoyama comes out as transgender man (1:08)
Spirit's Yokoyama comes out as transgender man
Washington Spirit and Japan forward Kumi Yokoyama came out as a transgender man in a video posted to Yuki Nagasato's YouTube channel on Sunday.
U.S. to host Canada, Brazil, Japan in SheBelieves Cup
The United States women's national team will be joined by Canada, Brazil and Japan in next month's SheBelieves Cup.
Melbourne City signs Japan international Chinatsu Kira
Melbourne City have bolstered their W-League title defence by signing Japan international Chinatsu Kira for the upcoming season.
Japan Women's WC winner signs for men's club
Japan Women's World Cup winner Yuki Nagasato is joining men's club Hayabusa Eleven of the Kanagawa Prefecture League in Japan.
Australia, NZ to host 2023 Women's World Cup
Australia and New Zealand have beaten Colombia to win the bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Japan withdrawing 2023 Women's World Cup bid
The Japanese Football Association announced on Monday that Japan is withdrawing its bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.
FIFA rates Australia-NZ 2023 World Cup bid best
FIFA's evaluation report has rated the joint Australia/New Zealand bid for the 2023 Women's World Cup as the best to host the tournament.
Brazil bow out of 2023 Women's World Cup race
Brazil withdrew their bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, arguing on Monday they cannot offer FIFA the financial assurances it needs.
Australia's joint WWC bid to learn fate on June 25
The 2023 Women's World Cup host will be picked on June 25 from among Brazil, Japan, Colombia and a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand.
U.S. defeats Japan to win third SheBelieves Cup
The United States women's national team defeated Japan 3-1 to win the SheBelieves Cup at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday.
White, England top Japan in SheBelieves Cup
Ellen White came off the bench in the 69th minute and only needed 14 minutes to score as England beat Japan 1-0 on Sunday in the SheBelieves Cup.
Dutch reach quarters, beat Japan on late pen
The Netherlands reached the women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time when Lieke Martens's penalty earned them a 2-1 victory over Japan.
White scores brace as England top Group D
England maintained their perfect Women's World Cup Group D record when Ellen White's double gave them a 2-0 win over Japan on Wednesday.
England must be sharper in second half in knockout stages
Ellen White scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Japan, but England, the Group D winners, have left room for improvement after a poor second half.
Japan back on track with win over Scotland
ana Iwabuchi and Yuika Sugasawa were on the scoresheet as Japan got their women's World Cup campaign back on track with a 2-1 win over Scotland.
Stubborn Argentina holds Japan to goalless draw
Japan's quest to reach a third consecutive women's World Cup final began with a frustrating goalless draw against unheralded Argentina in Paris.
2020 Oly Standings
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Chile | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 7 |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| China | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -11 | 1 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
2020 Team LeadersWomen's Olympic Tournament
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsWomen's Olympic Tournament
Goal Difference-2Tied-7th
Goals Scored310th
Assists2Tied-8th
Goals Conceded5Tied-4th