China Makes History with AFC U23 Asian Cup Runner-Up Finish
China’s U23 football team achieves historic runner-up finish at 2026 AFC Asian Cup, sparking national pride and youth inspiration.
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China’s U23 football team achieves historic runner-up finish at 2026 AFC Asian Cup, sparking national pride and youth inspiration.
China’s U23 football team finishes as AFC Asian Cup runners-up after a 4-0 loss to Japan in the final, marking their best tournament performance to date.
Japan secures the AFC U-23 Asian Cup title with a decisive 4-0 win against China in the final, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
China’s U23 team prepares for their first AFC Asian Cup final against defending champions Japan, aiming to make history in Jeddah despite challenges.
China’s U23 team secures historic first AFC Asian Cup final berth with commanding 3-0 victory over Vietnam, setting up title clash against Japan.
China’s U23 team advances to AFC Asian Cup semifinals for the first time after dramatic penalty shootout victory over Uzbekistan, setting up Vietnam clash.
China’s U23 team clashes with Uzbekistan in today’s AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal, aiming to extend their unbeaten defensive record in the 2026 tournament.
China’s U23 team advances to AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals for the first time after a goalless draw with Thailand, setting up a clash with Uzbekistan.
China’s U23 team secures top Group D position with 1-0 victory over Australia, boosted by Peng Xiao’s goal and crucial VAR decision in Riyadh.
China’s U23 team opens AFC Asian Cup campaign with 0-0 draw against Iraq, setting stage for decisive Group D clashes against Australia and Thailand.
Australia clinched the top spot in Group A of the AFC U20 Asian Cup by defeating hosts China 2-1, maintaining a perfect record and advancing to the knockout stage.
China suffered a 3-1 defeat against Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifying match in Xiamen, dropping to the bottom of Group C.
The Chinese men’s national football team has arrived in Bahrain to face Bahrain in a crucial AFC World Cup qualifier match that could impact their World Cup hopes.
Hosts China drawn with Australia, Kyrgyzstan, and Qatar in Group A of the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup in Shenzhen, aiming for a strong performance to secure a spot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
China secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Indonesia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Qualifying match in Qingdao, ending a three-match losing streak and keeping their World Cup hopes alive.
Shanghai Port advanced to the Chinese FA Cup final after a thrilling 3-2 victory over city rivals Shanghai Shenhua, setting up a showdown with Shandong Taishan on November 23rd.
China faced a heavy 7-0 defeat against Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifiers, with coach Branko Ivankovic calling it the “most difficult night”. The loss marks China’s second-biggest international defeat.
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’s U19 football team defeated South Korea 2-0 to win the Huashan Cup, with Liu Chengyu scoring both goals. The victory crowns China as champions with two wins and one draw.
Branko Ivankovic, coach of China’s men’s football team, calls for unity ahead of their World Cup qualifier against South Korea, emphasizing team collaboration amid injury setbacks.