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. Team image Nicknames The Japan women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Nadeshiko Japan". Home stadium Japan play its home matches among various stadiums, in rotation, around the country. Rivalries South Korea The Japan and South Korea national football teams are sporting rivals. Australia The Japan and Australia national soccer teams are AFC's rivals. United States The Japan and United States are sporting rivals. FIFA World Ranking , after the match against . Best Ranking Best Mover Worst Ranking Worst Mover Overall competitive record All results list Japan goal tally first. Goal scorers are sorted alphabetically. Colors gold, silver, and bronze indicate first-, second-, and third-place finishes. Overall record source: Results and fixtures The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. Historical results (2010–present) – JFA.jp Legend 2022 Fixtures & Results (women's senior 2022), JFA.jp 2023 Fixtures & Results (women's senior 2023), JFA.jp All-time results The following table shows Japan women's all-time international record, correct as of 1 Jan 2021. Source: Worldfootball.net Head-to-head record , after the match against . Coaching staff Current coaching staff Players & Staffs (W Senior 2022), JFA.jp Manager history , after the match against . Players Current squad The following 23 players were named to the squad for the 2023 SheBelieves Cup. Caps and goals are correct as of 15 November 2022 after match against . (Players are listed within position group by order