Japan’s forward Ayase Ueda (centre) fights for the ball during the Asian 2nd-round qualifier for 2026 World Cup between Japan and Myanmar at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka prefecture on Thursday.

Japan's forward Ayase Ueda (centre) fights for the ball during the Asian 2nd-round qualifier for 2026 World Cup between Japan and Myanmar at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka prefecture on Thursday.