Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women's National Team) faced DPR Korea Women's National Team in the final of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka on Friday 2 October. After the match finished 2-2 following extra time, Japan prevailed 5-3 in the penalty shootout to claim their third consecutive Asian Games gold medal.

Japan made two changes to the side that started the semi-final and lined up in a 4-3-3 formation. OHBA Shu started in goal, with HAMADA Megu, ITO Juri, OHASHI Sakurako and KUWAHARA Ai forming the back four from right to left. UENO Mami played at the base of midfield, with YANASE Funa and SHIOKOSHI Yuzuho ahead of her, while NARUMIYA Yui, KAMIYA Chiina and NAKASHIMA Yoshino formed the front three.

Yanase made her first start since Japan's opening group stage match, while Ohashi was handed her first start of the tournament. .....

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