China claims 12th straight men's title at table tennis team worlds(1/9)

Gold medalist team China holds up the trophy during the awarding ceremony of the men's teams final match between China and Japan at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain, on May 10, 2026. (Photo/VCG)

China secured a record-extending 12th consecutive men's team title at the World Table Tennis Championships on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over Japan.

(L-R)China's men's team player Xiang Peng, Wang Chuqin, coach Wang Hao, player Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun and Zhou Qihao celebrate after winning the men's teams final match between China and Japan at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain, on May 10, 2026. (Photo/VCG)

Wang Chuqin of China competes with Matsushima Sora of Japan during the men's teams final match at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain, on May 10, 2026. (Photo/VCG)

Wang Chuqin of China competes with Matsushima Sora of Japan during the men's teams final match at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain, on May 10, 2026. (Photo/VCG)

Wang Chuqin of China recieves the Men's MVP of the 2026 World Table Tennis Championships in London, Britain, on May 10, 2026. (Photo/VCG)

Lin Shidong of China competes with Togami Shunsuke of Japan (not in the picture) during the men's teams final match at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain, on May 10, 2026. (Photo/VCG)

Lin Shidong of China competes with Togami Shunsuke of Japan (not in the picture) during the men's teams final match at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain, on May 10, 2026. (Photo/VCG)

Liang Jingkun of China competes during the men's teams final match between China and Japan at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain, on May 10, 2026. (Photo/VCG)

Liang Jingkun of China reacts during the men's teams final match between China and Japan at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain, on May 10, 2026. (Photo/VCG)