China finishes runner-up in AFC U23 Asian Cup

China finishes runner-up in AFC U23 Asian Cup

Xinhua
24 Jan 2026, 22:45 GMT+

JEDDAH, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China missed the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup title after losing to defending champion Japan 4-0 in the final on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

China reached the final for the first time after defeating Vietnam 3-0 in Tuesday's semifinals.

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