Australia emerged as Asian champions for the first time and will be joined at Germany 2011 by Korea DPR and Japan, while China PR failed to qualify.

Japan have qualified for�Germany 2011 with a�win over�China who�miss the tournament for the first time, while Australia were crowned Asian champions.

Two of three Asian�tickets to�Germany 2011 have been snapped up by Australia and Korea DPR, with�both nations quarter-finalists four years ago.

Germany legend Matthias Sammer tells FIFA.com why he has high hopes for his country's women and men's sides in forthcoming FIFA showpieces.

In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com USA legend Mia Hamm talks about her feelings regarding the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany.

The Germany women's�national team took the opportunity to drum up enthusiasm for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 ahead of their friendly match against the USA on Sunday.

Japan defeated Korea DPR 2-1 to win top spot in the group and set up a semi-final meeting with Australia with the winner�through to Germany 2011.

Reigning champions Equatorial Guinea and continental giants Nigeria took command of their African Women's Championship qualifying ties with away wins.