World Cup. U20. Women. Group stage

Japan (w) vs New Zealand (w)

Japan (w)
Finished
Sunday, Sep 6, 2026 15:00 CET
New Zealand (w)

Match Preview

The Sunday, September 6, 2026 fixture between Japan (w) and New Zealand (w) at Home Arena in Germany is generating significant buzz among World Cup. U20. Women. Group stage followers. Kick-off: 15:00. Referee: Martin Petersen. Weather: Mild conditions, 17Β°C. Both sides have fitness worries, with Hoffmann and Fischer facing late checks. Historical meetings reveal an intriguing pattern: Japan (w) 2 - 0 New Zealand (w) (2021). Japan (w) 1 - 2 New Zealand (w) (2025). Japan (w) 3 - 0 New Zealand (w) (2022). Japan (w) 1 - 4 New Zealand (w) (2025). Japan (w) 0 - 4 New Zealand (w) (2021). Expected result: 3:2.

Post-Match Summary

Full time: Japan (w) 0:0 New Zealand (w). This World Cup. U20. Women. Group stage fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Harm Osmers kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.

Fan Reactions (10)

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Thomas K. Sep 4, 2026
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Dream match! Japan (w) and New Zealand (w) always deliver. Defense was rock solid! Gonna be 0:2.

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Markus H. Sep 4, 2026
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My dad and I watch every Japan (w) game together. That second half was insane! Our prediction: 0:1.

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Julia B. Sep 4, 2026
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Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! That second half was insane! Japan (w) to win 0:3.

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Klaus D. Sep 5, 2026
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If New Zealand (w) play like they did last week, they've got a chance. What a comeback! Maybe 1:0?

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Uwe G. Sep 5, 2026
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Local derby vibes! Japan (w) vs New Zealand (w) never disappoints. Defense was rock solid! I'll go 0:2.

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Hannah F. Sep 5, 2026
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Watching from the pub on Sep 6 β€” pints and football! Disappointing but we move on. Calling it 2:0.

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Klaus D. Sep 5, 2026
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First time watching Japan (w) vs New Zealand (w) live this season! We were robbed! Prediction: 0:0.

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Michael R. Sep 5, 2026
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I'm so hyped for Japan (w) vs New Zealand (w) on Sep 6! Attack was unstoppable today! My prediction: 1:2.

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Thomas K. Sep 5, 2026
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Can't wait for this one! Japan (w) should dominate at home. Heartbreaking loss. I say 2:0.

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Christian L. Sep 6, 2026
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Big match coming up between Japan (w) and New Zealand (w). Best game of the season! Going with 2:2.