FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Champions in 2014 and runners-up in 2010 and 2016, Japan have been consistent performers, having qualified for every edition of the tournament and reaching the knockout stage on each occasion.
The young Nadeshiko will expect a deep run in the competition with their rising stars having shone at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.
The young Nadeshiko will expect a deep run in the competition with their rising stars having shone at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.
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Previous appearances: 8
Best finish: Champions (2014)
2024 record: Quarter-finals
How they got there: Runners-up of AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024
Head coach: Sadayoshi Shirai
Fun fact: Japan’s last three campaigns have ended in the quarter-finals
Group B Fixtures: v New Zealand (Oct 19), v Zambia (Oct 22), v Paraguay (Oct 25)
Previous appearances: 8
Best finish: Champions (2014)
2024 record: Quarter-finals
How they got there: Runners-up of AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024
Head coach: Sadayoshi Shirai
Fun fact: Japan’s last three campaigns have ended in the quarter-finals
Group B Fixtures: v New Zealand (Oct 19), v Zambia (Oct 22), v Paraguay (Oct 25)
Japan’s most recent campaign ended in heartbreak after falling to England on penalties in the quarter-finals of last year's edition.
Having finished runners-up to DPR Korea at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024, the young Nadeshiko will be eager to go all the way with head coach Sadayoshi Shirai charting their course.
Having finished runners-up to DPR Korea at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024, the young Nadeshiko will be eager to go all the way with head coach Sadayoshi Shirai charting their course.
Drawn against New Zealand, Zambia and Paraguay, Japan’s target will be to advance to the knockout stage with a perfect group stage record.
The East Asians are renowned for their sound technical ability and their capacity to dictate the tempo when required.
With a proud record to defend and high expectations, the young Nadeshiko will enter Morocco as one the favourites to lift the coveted trophy.
The East Asians are renowned for their sound technical ability and their capacity to dictate the tempo when required.
With a proud record to defend and high expectations, the young Nadeshiko will enter Morocco as one the favourites to lift the coveted trophy.
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