Germany earns 2-1 friendly win against Japan in Bremen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Germany's women's national soccer team secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Japan on October 13, 2026, in Bremen. Japan's Momoko Tanikawa opened the scoring in the 14th minute, but Germany equalized through Linda Dallmann before Klara Bühl played a key role in the decisive goal. This friendly match served as a preparation for the upcoming Women’s World Cup, showcasing both teams' talents against top-five-ranked opponents. The match highlighted contributions from Bayern Munich players, who were involved in all goals scored.
- •Momoko Tanikawa scored for Japan in the 14th minute.
- •Linda Dallmann equalized with a well-placed shot for Germany.
- •Klara Bühl assisted on the winning goal.
- •Germany had a strong defensive performance, particularly from Janina Minge.
- •The match featured players from top teams, highlighting future World Cup potential.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Match Awards from Germany’s 2-1 friendly win over Japan
"This one was a treat for the FC Bayern fans.
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