China head to head against Thailand in World Cup qualifier
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China head to head against Thailand in World Cup qualifier

China Daily  

China plays Thailand on June 6 in a crucial World Cup Asian qualifier, with the winner most likely to progress to the next round. With so much at stake for both teams' qualifying prospects, Team China and its Group C opponent Thailand are both going for three points from their encounter in a 2026 World Cup Asian Zone qualifier on Thursday, held in Shenyang, Liaoning province, to compete for a top-two finish in the group to advance into the final qualification stage and keep their World Cup dreams alive. After over a week's training in Shenyang, Team China has completed a comprehensive preparation for the match and is well-prepared to secure a win on home soil, said head coach Branko Ivankovic. We have to play great offense to dictate the play," said Ivankovic, who led China to rout bottom-placed group rival Singapore 4-1 i the team's last home match in Tianjin in March. Sitting at second place in Group C, Team China will need three points from the Thursday match to secure a runner-up finish to advance into the continental final round together with group leader South Korea.

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1 month ago

Goal in sight, despite brave defeat

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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A winning assist
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A winning assist

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier
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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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The Hindu  

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9 months ago

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China Daily  

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9 months ago

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China Daily  

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9 months ago

Ivankovic optimistic about plan of attack

China Daily  

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9 months ago

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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