Portugal U17 Women bounced back from a previous defeat to secure a 1-0 victory over Japan U17 Women in an international friendly on January 27, 2026. A tightly contested match between two technically gifted youth sides was decided by a single, well-worked goal from the Portuguese team. Portugal showed great defensive discipline to contain Japan's fluid attacking movements and managed to capitalize on one of their own chances. The win provides perfect redemption for Portugal after their loss to Czechia earlier in the week, ending their friendly series on a high note. For Japan, the narrow defeat concludes a challenging European tour, offering crucial experience against different styles of play.