China Ends 21-Year Wait to Qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup
China qualifies for the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time since 2005 after a decisive 2-0 win over Qatar in the AFC U17 Asian Cup.
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China qualifies for the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time since 2005 after a decisive 2-0 win over Qatar in the AFC U17 Asian Cup.
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