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My First Pitch | Aya Miyama

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019™

 My First Pitch | Aya Miyama

My First Pitch | Aya...

My First Pitch | Aya Miyama

Thursday, 09 May 2019

From the beaches of Japan to the full stadiums of the 2011 and 2015 finals, FIFA Women’s World Cup winner Aya Miyama shows us where her football journey started.

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Wydad Casablanca 2-3 Urawa Red Diamonds (UAE 2017)

FIFA Club World Cup 2017

 Wydad Casablanca 2-3 Urawa Red Diamonds (UAE 2017)

Wydad Casablanca 2-3...

Wydad Casablanca 2-3 Urawa Red Diamonds (UAE 2017)

Tuesday, 12 Dec 2017

AFC Champions League holders Urawa Red Diamonds sealed fifth spot in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017, with a thumping brace from Mauricio Antonio, seeing off Wydad Casablanca 3-2.

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Al Jazira 1-0 Urawa Red Diamonds (UAE 2017)

FIFA Club World Cup 2017

 Al Jazira 1-0 Urawa Red Diamonds (UAE 2017)

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Al Jazira 1-0 Urawa Red Diamonds (UAE 2017)

Saturday, 09 Dec 2017

Al Jazira teed up a clash with Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 semi-finals, thanks to a solitary Ali Mabkhout goal seeing off Asian champions Urawa Red Diamonds. To watch the matches live please check your local TV listings; http://fifa.to/uae2017mrls

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Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic's Final Draw reaction

2018 FIFA World Cup™ 

 Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic's Final Draw reaction

Japan coach Vahid Ha...

Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic's Final Draw reaction

Friday, 01 Dec 2017

Press CC for captions: The Final Draw is done, and the teams know their fates. Hear what Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic thought about his side's opponents at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. 

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England 0-0 Japan (5-3 PSO) (India 2017)

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017

 England 0-0 Japan (5-3 PSO) (India 2017)

England 0-0 Japan (5...

England 0-0 Japan (5-3 PSO) (India 2017)

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2017

Watch highlights of the Round of 16 match between England and Japan at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Japan 1-1 New Caledonia (India 2017)

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017

 Japan 1-1 New Caledonia (India 2017)

Japan 1-1 New Caledo...

Japan 1-1 New Caledonia (India 2017)

Saturday, 14 Oct 2017

Watch highlights of the Group E match between Japan and New Caledonia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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France 2-1 Japan (India 2017)

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017

 France 2-1 Japan (India 2017)

France 2-1 Japan (In...

France 2-1 Japan (India 2017)

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017

Match 21: France v Japan – FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

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Honduras 1-6 Japan (India 2017)

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017

 Honduras 1-6 Japan (India 2017)

Honduras 1-6 Japan (...

Honduras 1-6 Japan (India 2017)

Sunday, 08 Oct 2017

Watch highlights of the Group E match between Honduras and Japan at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Review of the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016 - Part 2

FIFA Club World Cup 2016

 Review of the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016 - Part 2

Review of the FIFA C...

Review of the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016 - Part 2

Friday, 14 Jul 2017

An extravaganza of football, enjoy part two of our look back at the 13th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup.

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Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 2

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017

 Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 2

Review of the FIFA B...

Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 2

Thursday, 13 Jul 2017

Enjoy part two of our look back at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017. As the tournament reached the semi-final stage, Tahiti, Iran, Italy and Brasil were all vying to become champions.

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Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 1

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017

 Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 1

Review of the FIFA B...

Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 1

Thursday, 13 Jul 2017

Enjoy the first part of a two part special looking back at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017, which took place in the Bahamas.

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11 DAYS TO GO: Nakamura’s perfect free-kick

FIFA Confederations Cup

 11 DAYS TO GO: Nakamura’s perfect free-kick

11 DAYS TO GO: Nakam...

11 DAYS TO GO: Nakamura’s perfect free-kick

Tuesday, 06 Jun 2017

Japan’s 11th goal in their FIFA Confederations Cup history was an absolute beauty. In 2003 against hosts France, dead-ball specialist Shunsuke Nakamura served up an amazing strike from outside the area that left goalkeeper Fabien Barthez with no chance.

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Venezuela 1-0 Japan (Korea Republic 2017)

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2017

 Venezuela 1-0 Japan (Korea Republic 2017)

Venezuela 1-0 Japan ...

Venezuela 1-0 Japan (Korea Republic 2017)

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Watch highlights of the match between Venezuela and Japan from the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic.

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Japan 2-2 Italy (Korea Republic 2017)

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2017

 Japan 2-2 Italy (Korea Republic 2017)

Japan 2-2 Italy (Kor...

Japan 2-2 Italy (Korea Republic 2017)

Saturday, 27 May 2017

Watch highlights of the match between Japan and Italy from the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic.

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Uruguay 2-0 Japan (Korea Republic 2017)

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2017

 Uruguay 2-0 Japan (Korea Republic 2017)

Uruguay 2-0 Japan (K...

Uruguay 2-0 Japan (Korea Republic 2017)

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Watch highlights of the match between Uruguay and Japan from the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic.

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South Africa 1-2 Japan (Korea Republic 2017)

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2017

 South Africa 1-2 Japan (Korea Republic 2017)

South Africa 1-2 Jap...

South Africa 1-2 Japan (Korea Republic 2017)

Sunday, 21 May 2017

Watch highlights of the match between South Africa and Japan from the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic.

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Brazil 9-3 Japan (Bahamas 2017)

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017

 Brazil 9-3 Japan (Bahamas 2017)

Brazil 9-3 Japan (Ba...

Brazil 9-3 Japan (Bahamas 2017)

Wednesday, 03 May 2017

Watch group stage highlights of the match between Brazil and Japan from the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas.

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Tahiti 4-3 Japan (Bahamas 2017)

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017

 Tahiti 4-3 Japan (Bahamas 2017)

Tahiti 4-3 Japan (Ba...

Tahiti 4-3 Japan (Bahamas 2017)

Sunday, 30 Apr 2017

Watch group stage highlights of the match between Tahiti and Japan from the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas.

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Japan 9-4 Poland (Bahamas 2017)

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017

 Japan 9-4 Poland (Bahamas 2017)

Japan 9-4 Poland (Ba...

Japan 9-4 Poland (Bahamas 2017)

Friday, 28 Apr 2017

Watch group stage highlights of the match between Japan and Poland from the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas.

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2016 Club World Cup Final: Real Madrid 4-2 Kashima Antlers

FIFA Club World Cup 2016

 2016 Club World Cup Final: Real Madrid 4-2 Kashima Antlers

2016 Club World Cup ...

2016 Club World Cup Final: Real Madrid 4-2 Kashima Antlers

Sunday, 18 Dec 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick as Real Madrid claimed their second FIFA Club World Cup crown after defeating J.League champions Kashima Antlers in extra-time at the International Stadium Yokohama.  

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Atletico Nacional 0-3 Kashima Antlers (Japan 2016)

FIFA Club World Cup 2016

 Atletico Nacional 0-3 Kashima Antlers (Japan 2016)

Atletico Nacional 0-...

Atletico Nacional 0-3 Kashima Antlers (Japan 2016)

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2016

Kashima Antlers advanced to the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup final after a 3-0 victory against Atletico Nacional at the Suita City Football Stadium in Osaka. Shoma Doi converted a historic penalty on 33 minutes, the first spot-kick to be awarded with Video Assistant Referees (VARs) assisting the referee in a FIFA competition, before Yasushi Endo and Yuma Suzuki bagged two late second-half goals to send the J1 League champions into the global club showpiece final.

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Mamelodi Sundowns 0-2 Kashima Antlers (Japan 2016)

FIFA Club World Cup 2016

 Mamelodi Sundowns 0-2 Kashima Antlers (Japan 2016)

Mamelodi Sundowns 0-...

Mamelodi Sundowns 0-2 Kashima Antlers (Japan 2016)

Sunday, 11 Dec 2016

Kashima Antlers booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 at the Suita City Football Stadium in Osaka.

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Kashima Antlers 2-1 Auckland City (Japan 2016)

FIFA Club World Cup 2016

 Kashima Antlers 2-1 Auckland City (Japan 2016)

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Kashima Antlers 2-1 Auckland City (Japan 2016)

Thursday, 08 Dec 2016

Kashima Antlers advanced to the second round of the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup Japan after coming from a goal down to defeat Auckland City at the International Stadium Yokohama.

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Mami Ueno - JPN v. NGA

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2016

 Mami Ueno - JPN v. NGA

Mami Ueno - JPN v. N...

Mami Ueno - JPN v. NGA

Wednesday, 07 Dec 2016

Mami Ueno - JPN v. NGA

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USA 0-1 Japan (PNG 2016)

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2016

 USA 0-1 Japan (PNG 2016)

USA 0-1 Japan (PNG 2...

USA 0-1 Japan (PNG 2016)

Saturday, 03 Dec 2016

USA 0-1 Japan (PNG 2016)

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Thursday 26 March
FIFA World Cup Qualifier
26 Mar 2020 Local time
26 Mar 2020
Group F
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PPD
JPN
Japan JPN
26 March
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MYA
Myanmar MYA
Tuesday 31 March
FIFA World Cup Qualifier
31 Mar 2020 Local time
31 Mar 2020
Group F
Postponed
PPD
MNG
Mongolia MNG
31 March
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JPN
Japan JPN
Thursday 4 June
FIFA World Cup Qualifier
04 Jun 2020 Local time
04 Jun 2020
Group F
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PPD
JPN
Japan JPN
04 June
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Friday 14 June
FIFA Women's World Cup™
14 Jun 2019 - 15:00 Local time
14 Jun 2019
Group D
Roazhon Park
Rennes
Full-time
FT
JPN
Japan JPN
14 June
2-1
SCO
Scotland SCO
Wednesday 19 June
FIFA Women's World Cup™
19 Jun 2019 - 21:00 Local time
19 Jun 2019
Group D
Stade de Nice
Nice
Full-time
FT
JPN
Japan JPN
19 June
0-2
ENG
England ENG
Tuesday 25 June
FIFA Women's World Cup™
25 Jun 2019 - 21:00 Local time
25 Jun 2019
Round of 16
Roazhon Park
Rennes
Full-time
FT
NED
Netherlands NED
25 June
2-1
JPN
Japan JPN
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FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

Men's Ranking
Rnk
Team Team
Total Points PTS
Previous Points Prev.Pts
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Positions Pos
26
AUT
Austria AUT
1507 1507 0
27
TUN
Tunisia TUN
1506 1506 0
28
JPN
Japan JPN
1500 1500 0
29
TUR
Turkey TUR
1494 1494 0
29
SRB
Serbia SRB
1494 1494 0
Last update: 09 April 2020
Women's Ranking
Rnk
Team Team
Total Points PTS
Previous Points Prev.Pts
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Positions Pos
8
CAN
Canada CAN
1958 1958 0
10
PRK
Korea DPR PRK
1940 1940 1
11
JPN
Japan JPN
1937 1942 -1
12
NOR
Norway NOR
1930 1929 0
13
ESP
Spain ESP
1915 1900 0
Last update: 27 March 2020
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Meeting of the FIFA Executive Committee at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 24 February 2016

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