Currently, even a match against Hong Kong is difficult given the level of Chinese football.
The Chinese national football team, led by coach Dejan Jurjevic, suffered a 0-2 defeat against Japan in the second match of the 2025 East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Championship, held at Yongin Mir Stadium on the afternoon of the 12th.
It was a complete defeat in both results and performance. After losing 0-3 to Korea, China also lost to Japan. Throughout the tournament, China has not scored a single goal.
The media have turned their backs on the poor performance of the Chinese national team. 'Sohu.com' noted, "Forward Zhang Yuning squandered a one-on-one chance with the goalkeeper. Did he come out with his soccer shoes in his bag? Defender Zhang Shenglong looked flustered like a rookie. The central defense was terrible. They showed a devastating performance against Korea as well."
China will face Hong Kong, which also has two losses, in a showdown on the 15th. 'Sohu.com' pointed out, "China suffered a regrettable 0-2 loss to Asia's strongest Japan. China has not won in 10 matches against Japan in the East Asian Cup, with 5 draws and 5 losses. This curse is like a bandage that cannot be peeled off. Fans hope for China's first victory, but at this rate, the match against Hong Kong will not be easy either."
China has also failed to qualify for the World Cup, which has increased to 48 countries in North and Central America. When will Chinese fans be able to see the World Cup? 'Sohu.com' lamented, "Despite the national team's poor performance, fans hope for the first victory. However, watching Chinese football itself is a pain."
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