China faces crucial World Cup qualifying match against Japan after recent wins
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China's national soccer team has regained hope for World Cup qualification after winning against Indonesia and Bahrain. This follows a tough start with three losses in the qualifying rounds. On Tuesday, China will face Japan, who previously defeated them 7-0 in September. Coach Branko Ivankovic acknowledges the challenge, noting Japan, Australia, and Saudi Arabia are stronger teams. Japan currently leads Group C by seven points, aiming for one of the two automatic spots for the 2026 World Cup. China needs to secure points in upcoming matches to improve their standing.