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China reaches semifinals for first time in AFC U23 Asian Cup

Published: 17 Jan 2026 - 06:32 pm | Last Updated: 17 Jan 2026 - 06:51 pm
Team China pose for a photograph to celebrate qualifying to the knockout stage after the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup group D match between China and Thailand in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

Team China pose for a photograph to celebrate qualifying to the knockout stage after the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup group D match between China and Thailand in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

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Jeddah: China defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 in penalties after 0-0 in regular and extra time of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, advancing to the semifinals for the first time.

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