World Cup extortion → No manager → I don't want to play soccer with China China, the worst with three consecutive defeats, is the first-ever A-match omission? Look at the top

Jul 18, 2025

World Cup extortion → No manager → I don't want to play soccer with China China, the worst with three consecutive defeats, is the first-ever A-match omission? Look at the top



China is on the verge of not being able to play the A-match in September.

Citing a report by Mother Xing of the Beijing Youth Daily on the 18th (Korea time), China's Dongchudi reported that the reason why the Chinese national team gave up the call-up during the September A match is not just because of the appointment of the coach, but the background is much more complicated.

Originally, each country was desperate to play every A-match period. This is because it is a set period by FIFA, so all power can be operated. If there is no World Cup qualification or continental tournament schedule, A-match with other countries will be promoted.




However, China is not expected to play an A-match in September. The first reason is a debacle in the World Cup qualifying round. Originally, China expected to advance to the fourth Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup. In the third qualifying round, he believed he was able to go to the World Cup through the fourth qualifying round even if it was difficult in terms of power. However, China was eliminated from the third qualifying round, leaving no reason to prepare for the fourth qualifying round in October.
World Cup extortion → No manager → I don't want to play soccer with China China, the worst with three consecutive defeats, is the first-ever A-match omission? Look at the top
Even if they did not make it to the fourth qualifying round of the World Cup, it is normal to play in September and promote the future. However, China decided that it was not necessary to play without a proper coach. China replaced head coach Branko Ivankovic after being eliminated in the third qualifying round. Dejan Djurjevic has been appointed as interim manager

It is understood that Djurjevic will not be promoted to the official head coach. The next head coach has not been decided yet.

Dong Chudi explained that if the game is enforced, it will not help the team run in the long term because it has to be played under a temporary manager system. In the past, China boldly persuaded European masters by investing heavily in the appointment of directors, but now the coaches are reluctant to go to China as the budget is reduced. It is only an excuse that China does not prepare for the A-match due to the coach's problem even though there is still time until September.
World Cup extortion → No manager → I don't want to play soccer with China China, the worst with three consecutive defeats, is the first-ever A-match omission? Look at the top
Even if you want to play decisively, there is no suitable opponent. Dong Chudi said 'The Central Asian Football Confederation has decided to host the Central Asian Games from September. The Thai Football Association announced that Iraq, Hong Kong and Fiji will participate in the 51st King's Cup to be held in September this year. The Indonesian Football Association will invite Kuwait and Lebanon to Indonesia in September to host a three-nation friendly tournament, while the Philippine Football Association has been preparing for an international friendly tournament in September since early this year and plans to invite teams from Southeast Asia and other continents.

In response, China sent an invitation to Russia for the A-match, but Russia refused immediately. Mothering explained that he did not want to play soccer in China and China.
World Cup extortion → No manager → I don't want to play soccer with China China, the worst with three consecutive defeats, is the first-ever A-match omission? Look at the top
The national soccer team played its first match against China at Yongin Mir Stadium on the 7th. Lee Dong-kyung, who is trying to break through vigorously. Yongin = Reporter Song Jeong-heon @sportschosun.com/2025.07.07/
Journalist Mother Xing said, "As a result of putting the situation together, the Chinese Football Association has reported to its superiors the agenda of "Pending the call-up of the national team in September"." In the end, the background of the recent spread from the outside "Chinese national team's September smile is only a reason for the appointment of a coach, not a main reason, but one of several complex backgrounds" he added.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.