As the World Cup grips North America this summer, China will again watch from the sidelines, while its fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer stars — from delivery drivers to villagers — now playing in ...

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Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. This week, as the FIFA World Cup heats up in North America, we explore the state of ...

Some Chinese fans in Shanghai are reported to have worn Japanese national team jerseys and cheered Japan’s win over Tunisia ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, but China is nowhere to be seen among this year's participants. The expanded field of 48 teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened the doors for ...

SHENYANG, China, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 Northeast China Football League officially kicked off on May 23, with simultaneous opening matches held in Shenyang (Liaoning), Changchun ...

China has banned 73 people for working in football for life and deducted points from 13 professional clubs, including Chinese Super League (CSL) holders Shanghai Port, in its anti-corruption campaign ...

Chinese national football team players warm up in a practice session ahead of a friendly match against Thailand on June 9, 2026 in Jinhua, East China's Zhejiang Province. Photo: VCG As the 2026 FIFA ...

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