Japan beat U.S. 3 - 1 in penalty shootout after Women 's World Cup final ended in 2 - 2 draw . We just did n't take our chances . '' Americans , seeking their third title , miss first three spot - kicks in shootout . Japan become first Asian team to win title , having never won Asian title . U.S. score ##less at the end of regulation and extra - time periods .
Japan beat U.S. 3 - 1 in penalty shootout after Women 's World Cup final ended in 2 - 2 draw . Americans , seeking their third title , miss first three spot - kicks in shootout . Japan become first Asian team to win title , having never won Asian title . U.S. score ##less at the end of regulation and extra - time periods .