Liverpool midfielder helps national reach 2026 Asian Cup final

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Liverpool midfielder played a key role in helping country reach the 2026 Asian Cup final. Elsewhere, Liverpool midfielder Fuka Nagano set up Japan’s opening goal in a 4-1 win over South Korea in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup semi-final in Sydney.

It’s exactly the same when it comes to Australia… that’s exactly why I am here, to play Australia. We have played reasonably well, but we can be better.” Japan defeated Australia in consecutive finals in 2014 and 2018, but neither team made the championship match in 2022, when China beat South Korea.

Japan lost four finals before claiming their first title in 2014 and remains the only Asian team to win the Women’s World Cup, defeating the U.S. on penalties in 2011. ✨ 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 ✨ Sublime 🇯🇵 Nadeshiko are looking like the real deal as only Matildas stand in their way of glory now!#WAC2026 pic.twitter.com/qT5C7MJwyQ — #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) March 18, 2026 Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone? 2026 Women’s Asian Cup Fuka Nagano japan