Japan Clinches AFC U-23 Asian Cup Title with Dominant 4-0 Victory Over China
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.
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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 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.
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’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.