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Japan set for battle in Women's World Cup title defence against USA on Sunday

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USA players warm up during a training session at Empire stadium in Vancouver on July 3, 2015, two days ahead of 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup final football match against Japan. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

Japan can expect a United States at "full throttle" and bent on revenge on Sunday as the Asian champions bid to defend their title in the Women's World Cup final.

It will be the third showdown between the two sides in a major championship final.

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