Japan routs Philippines 7-0 to reach Women's Asian Cup semis and clinch a World Cup spot‎

Toko Koga headed in two goals as Japan routed Philippines 7-0 on Sunday to advance to the Women’s Asian Cup semifinals and secure a spot in next year’s World Cup in Brazil. The 20-year-old Tottenham defender scored in first-half stoppage time and again in the 76th minute as Japan improved its tally to 24 goals and none conceded so far in the 2026 championship. Japan will play 2022 runner-up South Korea on Wednesday for a spot in next weekend's final.