AUCKLAND: An increasingly confident Japan’s status as genuine title contenders will be tested in Friday’s clash with Sweden while Spain face the Netherlands in their bid to reach the semi-finals. Twelve years ago, ‘Nadeshiko’ made history by becoming the first, and so far only, Asian country to win the Women’s World Cup at the 2011 tournament in Germany. Futoshi Ikeda’s side are in fine form … Continue reading High-flying Japan’s title credentials to be tested against Sweden