The four-time winners will next face India on Tuesday while Lebanon will hope for a rebound against Australia.
Japan’s fast start paved the way for the opener in the third minute when Higuchi recovered her own rebound after rattling the post from inside the box to lay a backheel pass for Maho Kubota to strike home from close range. .....
FT | 🇯🇵 Japan 1️⃣3️⃣-0️⃣ Lebanon 🇱🇧
— AFC Women’s Football (@TheAWCL) May 2, 2026
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