Women's Olympic Games

Ikeda took over from Asako Takakura in 2021 and left after having taken charge of Japan at the recent Paris Olympics 2024.

Brazil fought hard on a hot afternoon at the Parc des Princes, but the USA struck just before the hour mark when Swanson - on her 100th cap - ran through to finish past goalkeeper Lorena.

It is the first time the USA have taken the Olympic title in 12 years, their gold in Paris adding to those won in 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012.

Giulia Gwinn converted a 65th-minute penalty in Lyon to give Germany the lead but Spain had the chance to force extra time when they won a spot-kick of their own right at the end of seven minutes of injury time.

However, former Ballon d'Or winner Putellas had her effort from the spot saved by the heroic Berger as Spain missed out on a medal on their debut appearance at the Olympics.

United States, record four-time women's football gold medallists, remained on course to win the title for the first time since 2012 after beating Germany 1-0 in extra time in Lyon, with Sophia Smith scoring the only goal.

Brazil later won through to their first final since 2008 by unexpectedly getting the better of the reigning world champions with a remarkable 4-2 victory in Marseille.

Trinity Rodman’s extra time winner showed the Nadeshiko a painful exit at the quarter-final stage in what was a repeat of the London 2012 gold medal match where once again the United States emerged as the victors.

However, it was undeniably the Americans’ toughest match at the Paris Games so far with Japan having chances of their own to win the tie, a performance that left Ikeda with a bittersweet feeling.

After a goalless 90 minutes at the Parc des Princes, Trinity Rodman struck her third goal of the tournament to end Japan’s gold medal dreams with a stunning effort as the United States stayed in hunt for a fifth gold medal.

The fixture at Parc des Princes will be the first meeting between the two sides at the Olympics since the gold medal match at Wembley Stadium in 2012, which the Americans won 2-1.

Recovering from losing their Group C opener against Spain, Japan won their next two matches to set up a meeting with four-time champions United States on Saturday.

It hasn’t been an easy campaign with injuries affecting selection but improving conditions allowed Ikeda more flexibility, especially in Wednesday’s win that confirmed them as group runners-up.

Australia’s Olympic hopes were hanging by a thread after the United States held off a late fightback to leave the Stade de Marseille as 2-1 winners with goals from Trinity Rodman and Korbin Albert.

Canada’s subsequent 1-0 win over Colombia confirmed Australia’s exit, marking the first time since Sydney 2000 that the Matildas failed to progress beyond the group stage.

The result meant the Matildas exited the tournament with Colombia (Group A) and Brazil (Group C) progressing as the two best third-placed teams, joining France, Canada, the United States, Germany, Spain and Japan in the quarter-finals.

A dominant United States side saw Trinity Rodman breaking the deadlock at the stroke of half-time before Korbin Albert sealed the win with a long range effort with 15 minutes remaining before Alanna Kennedy scored a late consolation.

The result, coupled with Spain's 2-0 win over Brazil enabled Japan to finish second in Group C to book their berth in the last eight where they will meet Group B winners the United States on Saturday.

The Matildas will lock horns with four-time gold medalists United States in Group B while Japan take on Nigeria in Group C.