# Japan and Haiti women's football international friendlies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-and-haiti-womens-football-international-friendlies
> Updated: 2026-10-08T20:01:56.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The Haiti and Japan women’s national football teams engaged in international friendly matches in France as part of their respective preparatory schedules.

Prior to the match, Haiti’s national team, Les Grenadières, scheduled fixtures against Japan and Australia to evaluate players against experienced opponents and address tactical weaknesses. During this period, Haiti also saw its FIFA ranking rise four places to 84th globally.

In the match held in Saint-Tropez, Nadeshiko Japan secured a 5-1 victory over Haiti. Japan’s goals were scored by Takako Seike, Maika Hamano, Yui Hasegawa, Reina Chiba, and Maya Hijikata, with Hasegawa contributing one goal and two assists. The win served as a strong start to Japan’s European tour under manager Takahiro Kano.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Haiti women's national team to face Japan and Australia in France

Haiti's women's national football team, Les Grenadières, will play friendly matches against Japan and Australia in France to prepare for upcoming competitions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haiti-womens-national-team-to-face-japan-and-australia-in-france

### 2026-10-08: Nadeshiko Japan defeats Haiti 5-1 in international friendly

Nadeshiko Japan defeated Haiti 5-1 in an international friendly in France, with Yui Hasegawa contributing a goal and two assists during the European tour opener.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nadeshiko-japan-announces-2026-match-schedule-and-european-tour

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