China U-23 Men's Football Team Reaches AFC Asian Cup Final for First Time

According to Xinhua News Agency, in the semi-final of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), the Chinese team secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Vietnam, marking their historic first-ever appearance in the tournament's final.

To date, the Chinese team has maintained a clean sheet throughout all five of its matches in the current competition.

In the other semi-final, Japan edged out South Korea with a narrow 1-0 win.

The final between China and Japan is scheduled to take place on the 24th.