Champions in 2018, Japan were dethroned by Spain in the last edition and the Young Nadeshiko will be determined to stand at the top of the rostrum at Colombia 2024.
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Previous Appearances: 7
Best Finish: Champions (2018)
2022 Record: Runners-up
How They Got There: Runners-up of AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™
Head Coach: Michihisa Kano (JPN)
Fun Fact: Japan have qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament in each of their last four appearances
Group E fixtures: v New Zealand (September 2); v Ghana (September 5); v Austria (September 8)
🤔 Who will advance to the knockout rounds?
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) August 14, 2024
Here are the groups for the #U20WWC in Colombia! ⤵️
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