Japan Welcomes Back Ito and Mitoma Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against China
Japan’s national football team welcomes back Junya Ito and Kaoru Mitoma as they prepare to host China in the third stage of FIFA 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers.
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Japan’s national football team welcomes back Junya Ito and Kaoru Mitoma as they prepare to host China in the third stage of FIFA 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers.
China faces a formidable challenge in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, drawn into a ‘group of death’ with top teams like Japan and Australia. Coach Branko Ivankovic acknowledges the tough road ahead.
China drew 1-1 with Thailand in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, with debutant Behram Abduweli scoring a late equalizer. China needs at least a point against South Korea to advance.
China’s national football team triumphed 4-1 over Singapore in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Star striker Wu Lei scored twice and assisted once, propelling China to second place in their group.