Head coach Branko Ivankovic describes China's 7-0 loss to Japan in World Cup qualifier as his 'most difficult night,' but see ...

We need to know more about his special qualities as a striker in hopes of using him in the future," Ivankovic added. China currently sits at the bottom of Group C with six points - level with ...

Takumi Minamino hit a brace and Junya Ito returned with a goal and two assists as Japan demolished China 7-0 at home to begin their 2026 World Cup final-round Asian qualifiers on Thursday.