Japan beat Japan 3 -1 in penalty shootout after Women 's World Cup final ends in 2 -2 draw . Americans , seeking record first title , miss first 2 spot-kicks in Japan . Japan become first Asian team to win tournament , having never won Asian title . U.S. concede equalizers at the end of regulation and extra-time periods .
Japan beat U.S. 3-1 in penalty shootout after Women 's World Cup final ends in 2-2 draw . Americans , seeking record third title , miss first three spot-kicks in Frankfurt . Japan become first Asian team to win tournament , having never won Asian title . U.S. concede equalizers at the end of regulation and extra-time periods .