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FIFA U20 Women's World Cup
09-10 00:00
2 - 2
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Japan Women U20
USA Women U20
Attacks
97
84
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34
46
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50
50
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8
7
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84′
H.Munson
Emma Johnson
83′
2-2
K.Nakamura
Assist: M.Sato
79′
K.Nakamura
M.Shinjo
78′
Audrey McKeen
A.Buck
78′
Y.Nguyen
linda ullmark
75′
1-2
A.Buck
Assist: linda ullmark
74′
1-1
N.Tago
Assist: M.Matsunaga
73′
M. Matsuzawa
N.Fukushima
73′
M.Sato
H.Suzuki
67′
S.Strawn
M.Johnson
55′
M.Matsunaga
Y. Kurimoto
Halftime 0-1
35′
0-1
A.McCammon
Assist: K.Fuller
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Match Info
Japan U20 Women and USA U20 Women played out a pulsating 2-2 draw in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday, with both sides showing why they are considered among the tournament favorites. The match had a little bit of everything: high technical quality, fast transitions, defensive mistakes punished ruthlessly, and a finish that left open all possibilities for the remainder of the group stage.

A modern classic between two heavyweights

From the first whistle, the game was played at a remarkable tempo. Japan looked to dominate through their familiar short-passing style, while the USA used their physicality and pace to stretch the pitch. The opening goal came from a set play, giving the USA an early foothold. Japan responded almost immediately by planting sustained spells of possession, and they eventually equalized with a beautifully worked passing move that cut through the American defense.

Lead changes and dramatic finale

The second half followed a similar pattern. Japan gained the upper hand for a period and took a deserved lead with a well-placed finish, igniting celebrations among their supporters. But the USA showed their trademark resilience, battling back to level terms as the match entered the final 20 minutes. Both teams then had chances to win it, with Japan striking the woodwork and the USA wasting a one-on-one opportunity in stoppage time. A draw was perhaps the fairest result in a contest where neither side deserved to lose.

Group stage implications

Share the spoils? It was an outcome that leaves both teams very much alive in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup standings. For Japan, the performance confirmed their technical identity and their ability to compete with the tournament’s most athletic teams. For the USA, it was another reminder that while they can have moments of vulnerability, they have the attacking quality and mentality to recover instantly. With the group stage still in its early days, this 2-2 draw could prove to be one of the defining results of the entire competition.

Japan Women U20 vs USA Women U20 Live Score, Stats & Results

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The Japan Women U20 vs USA Women U20 fixture is part of the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup fixtures, match statistics, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup standings and FIFA U20 Women's World Cup match results for Japan Women U20 vs USA Women U20 on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Sep 9, 2026

Competition: FIFA U20 Women's World Cup

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