China Narrowly Falls to ROK in FIBA World Cup Qualifier Opener
China’s basketball team opens 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers with 80-76 home loss to ROK, despite late-game rally. Lee Hyun-jung scores game-high 33 points.
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China’s basketball team opens 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers with 80-76 home loss to ROK, despite late-game rally. Lee Hyun-jung scores game-high 33 points.
China’s women’s hockey team wins 2025 Asia Cup, ending 16-year title drought and securing World Cup qualification with decisive 4-1 victory over India.
Japan retains Women’s Softball Asia Cup title after rain cancels finals, securing 2026 World Cup spots alongside China and Chinese Taipei.
Jordi Cruyff, Indonesia’s technical advisor, shares insights ahead of high-stakes World Cup qualifier against China, highlighting historic implications for Asian football.
China secures semifinal spot in AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup after a 6-0 victory over Indonesia, edging closer to World Cup qualification.
China’s men’s 3×3 basketball team makes history with a silver finish at the FIBA Asia Cup, while the women take bronze. Both qualify for the World Cup.
Saudi Arabia defeats China 1-0 in a crucial World Cup qualifier, complicating China’s path to advancement. Key moments included a red card and VAR controversy.
China’s national football team enters a must-win World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia, with both teams tied in a tightly contested Group C.
Neymar rejoins Brazil’s squad after a year-long absence ahead of key World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
China has named a 32-player squad for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, introducing five debutants as they aim to climb Group C standings.