China's national team has been facing challenges in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. On November 19, China lost to Japan 3-1 in a qualifier match held in Xiamen. The Japanese team scored three headers, highlighting China's defensive vulnerabilities[3].
Despite this setback, China had earlier secured a crucial win against Bahrain on November 14. Zhang Yuning scored a late winner to give China a 1-0 victory, marking their second consecutive win in Group C of the qualifiers[5].
In European club football, Manchester United came from behind to beat Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in the Europa League on November 28. This win was a significant boost for the Red Devils as they continue their campaign in the competition[4].
Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, drew 2-2 with AS Roma in another Europa League match. This result kept Spurs in a competitive position in their group, though they conceded late to miss out on a win[4].
Results:
- China vs. Japan: 1-3 (World Cup qualifier)
- China vs. Bahrain: 1-0 (World Cup qualifier)
- Manchester United vs. Bodo/Glimt: 3-2 (Europa League)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. AS Roma: 2-2 (Europa League)