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China Falls 3-1 to Japan in 2026 World Cup AFC Qualifier in Xiamen
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.
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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.
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