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’s Coach Ivankovic Reflects on 7-0 Defeat to Japan: “Most Difficult Night”
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.
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.