The six-time champions will now face either the third place side from Group A or B, while Australia will take on the Group B winners.
Japan threatened early, with Mao Itamura racing down the left in the fifth minute from Rinka Higuchi’s through ball, but she could not get the better of defender Rubi Maye Sullivan, who cleared the danger from outside the six-yard box. ......
𝗙𝗧 | 🇯🇵 Japan 5️⃣-2️⃣ Australia 🇦🇺
— AFC Women’s Football (@TheAWCL) April 8, 2026
Japan top Group C in style with a five-star display! ⭐#U20WAC | #JPNvAUS pic.twitter.com/uclEczP0xe
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