Chinese soccer faces its biggest match in more than 20 years on Saturday when it plays Japan in the final of the Under-23 ...

Chinese football faces its biggest match in more than 20 years on Saturday when it plays Japan in the final of the Under-23 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Mainland youngsters concede twice in each half as Japan retain title; fans and executives draw encouragement for future.

Japan underlined their dominance in Asian youth football with a commanding victory over China in the U23 Asian Cup final, defending their continental title and becoming the first team to win the ...

LONDON -- Chinese soccer fans have had little to celebrate in recent years, but that changed this month as the country ...

The Chinese men's national under-23 football team suffered a 4-0 defeat to Japan in the U23 Asian Cup final. But the ...

Japan thrashed China 4-0 in the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup final on Saturday to became the first country to win the tournament ...

As the Chinese U23 team prepares for the final, reports from the front-line media indicate that the overall atmosphere during training has been quite relaxed. This approach is crucial for maintaining ...

China’s U23 team, led by player Hu Hetao, acknowledges the formidable challenge posed by Japan, a team known for its disciplined play and technical prowess. Hu stated, "Facing Japan will undoubtedly ...