http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. From Japan's surprising victory to the missed opportunities and what ifs, here is what we learned from three weeks of beautiful soccer in Germany.]]> July 18, 2011 03:28:24 PDT In an epic game, Japan rallies twice to beat the U.S. winning the World Cup for a nation reeling from natural disasters.]]> July 17, 2011 05:25:26 PDT After three weeks, 30 matches and countless nail-biting moments, here's what to know before the U.S.-Japan final (2 p.m. ET, ESPN, ESPN3.com, ESPN Radio).]]> July 16, 2011 04:57:31 PDT The 2011 women have more options than their '99 counterparts, and with a win Sunday, hopefully the next generation will have even more.]]> July 16, 2011 09:21:35 PDT Frustrated by its play in the semifinals against Japan, Sweden hopes to rebound with a victory in the third-place game.]]> July 15, 2011 08:47:29 PDT The Japanese midfielder sparks her team, captivates her country and has earned respect and admiration from her opponents as well.]]> July 15, 2011 07:52:48 PDT Playing together and playing for their country has spurred the Japanese on an amazing run.]]> July 14, 2011 08:11:28 PDT espnW editor Joanne Gerstner takes viewers on a tour of the grounds of the FIFA Women's World Cup Stadium, where Team USA and Japan will face off in the tournament's final on Sunday.]]> July 13, 2011 14:22:59 PDT A 3-1 win over Sweden puts Japan in the World Cup final for the first time and gives the still-recovering country something to feel good about.]]> July 13, 2011 11:27:55 PDT Sweden, France, Japan and the U.S. have survived four tough games. How much is left their tanks? Here are five storylines to watch in Wednesday's semifinals.]]> July 12, 2011 05:36:36 PDT Although all are still stinging from game against France, England's younger players gained valuable World Cup experience that should help the team.]]> July 10, 2011 09:55:26 PDT France is jubilant, England devastated as penalty kicks decide a game for the first time since the 1999 World Cup final.]]> July 09, 2011 05:59:20 PDT espnW editor Joanne Gerstner takes viewers along for a ride on a high-speed German train as she makes the four-hour journey from Augsburg to Leverkusen.]]> July 08, 2011 07:53:20 PDT At this stage of the Women's World Cup, there's built-in drama because it's win or go home for each team in each game.]]> July 08, 2011 09:27:53 PDT Born and raised in California, Karen Bardsley wanted to honor her English parents by playing for England.]]> July 08, 2011 05:06:29 PDT