China qualify for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup

In the third round of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, China’s U22 national team faced Australia in Xi'an. Goalkeeper Li Hao produced a crucial save in the second half to keep the match level. In the end, China held Australia to a draw and, with two wins, one draw, and a total of seven points, successfully qualified for the 2026 AFC Asian Cup.