Japan shock US to win women's World Cup

Japan won the women's World Cup on Sunday for the first time, stunning the heavily favoured United States 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in extra time. Japan was in need of a good news story......

US, Japan to clash in women's World Cup final

The United States struck twice late in the second half to beat France 3-1 on Wednesday and will face Japan in the women's football World Cup final. The Japanese, playing in their first semi-final,......

Iran's Karimi crowned top Asian footballer

Iran forward Ali Karimi has been crowned Asian player of the year, edging out fellow nominees A'ala Hubail of Bahrain and Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura. It was the fourth time a player from Iran has......

Norway rout South Korea

Brazil, Norway and Canada joined Germany and Russia in the quarter-finals of the women's World Cup after the final round of first-phase matches in groups B and C on Saturday.Brazil, who were all......