The 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers are entering their most critical phase. As the competition approaches its final stages, strong teams from Asia are stepping up to secure their last chances for qualification. Among them, Japan has made everyone aware of its strength with a stunning 7-0 victory; while China suffered a painful defeat against Japan, post-match discussions about the future of the national team have become a national focus. At present, the World Cup qualifying spots are gradually being settled, with several traditional powerhouses almost firmly occupying their positions, while China's fate remains uncertain. From a seasonal perspective, the background of the matches is almost clear. Japan, South Korea, Iran, and Uzbekistan, these four teams have almost locked in their qualifying spots. For these strong teams, the remaining matches are merely for higher rankings and more favorable advancement situations. However, after China's crushing defeat at the hands of Japan, they have been pushed to the forefront of public attention. The originally hopeful Chinese team seems to have suddenly fallen into a massive dilemma. Japan's performance was breathtaking. If there was anything surprising about this match, it was Japan's strength and the near-perfect teamwork they displayed. From the start of the game, the gap between the two sides was extremely evident. Japan completely controlled the situation on the field, with an overwhelming offensive that shattered China's defense beyond recognition. Especially in the first round of matches, the final score of 7-0 shocked all spectators. Almost every goal was like a masterpiece deliberately crafted by the Japanese team; their offense was…

The competition in Group C of the 18-team tournament is as suspenseful as a thriller, with each match result causing hearts to race and excitement. It's a group of evenly matched teams, tightly intertwined, fighting fiercely against each other. When we talk about Group C, it's synonymous with the "Group of Death," and we must mention the Chinese team. Although some people don't have much confidence in our strength, even Japan's head coach, Moriyasu Maki, has praised the performance of the Chinese team. His prediction gives us a glimmer of hope while also delivering a heavy blow, reminding us that this road to qualification is by no means easy. First, let's take a look at the overall situation in Group C. There are six teams you can't underestimate: besides our Chinese team, there's Indonesia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and of course, other competitors who are closely following in points. The gap between everyone isn't large, with points being chased and overtaken, making every match full of uncertainty. If you don't get 3 points today, you might drop to a lower position tomorrow. This pressure and tension almost make it hard to breathe. Every match is like a decisive battle. As for Moriyasu's evaluation of Group C, he didn't underestimate the Chinese team. On the contrary, Moriyasu believes that the strength of the Chinese team has been underestimated. Even though we lost 1-3 to the Japanese team in our last match, the performance of the Chinese team really impressed him. The fighting spirit during the game surprised Moriyasu, and he even…

Indonesia's recent performance has shocked everyone! The competition in the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup's top 18 was already tense and fierce, but no one expected a team that many had underestimated to rise up - that's Indonesia. You heard it right, Indonesia! Their performance in this qualifying round is really something to talk about, becoming a true dark horse. And while our national football team is in trouble, this can't help but make people reflect: where exactly is the gap? Let's start with Indonesia, which is really surprising. Their success did not happen overnight, but after a period of effort and adjustment, especially in the past two years, they have started to vigorously introduce naturalized players. Indonesia even attracted more than ten Dutch players to join, which greatly enhanced their overall strength. Judging from the performance in the game, the addition of naturalized players has really been effective, enhancing the competitiveness of the team. Although they encountered some problems at first, through competitions with strong teams such as Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Bahrain, Indonesia showed a very noticeable strength. So far, Indonesia has accumulated 6 points and ranks third in the group with a goal difference advantage, with a fierce momentum. Now let's look at our Chinese team. Compared with Indonesia's performance, the situation of the national football team seems a bit embarrassing. The naturalized players of the national football team, like Luo Guofu and Hou Yongyong, although appeared on the court, their effects are not obvious, and the overall performance of the team is also average. In…

The 18-team qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup Asian zone are in full swing, with five rounds already completed. In Group C, each team has shown different levels of strength and fate trajectories, and the upcoming sixth round will mark the beginning of the second half and determine the future qualification situation for each team. In the first five rounds, Japan has demonstrated absolute dominance with four wins and one draw, accumulating 13 points to top the group. They have remained undefeated and excelled offensively, especially in the last round against Indonesia, where they showcased their powerful firepower. This has given Japan a seven-point lead in the group, and according to current trends, they are likely to secure direct qualification for the World Cup as early as March next year. China's journey, on the other hand, has been quite tortuous. After experiencing ups and downs in the previous rounds, the victory in the last round away against Bahrain became an important turning point. This victory not only helped the team secure crucial three points but also tied them with Australia and Saudi Arabia on the leaderboard, with all three teams accumulating six points. Although China is temporarily ranked fourth due to a goal difference disadvantage, the gap with the second place is only nine goals, giving the team hope to compete for the second place in the group. In the upcoming sixth round, China will face a challenging opponent, Japan. Historically, this has been a difficult opponent for Chinese football, with 31 encounters resulting in a record of seven wins,…