China secures U17 World Cup qualification again since 2005(1/3)

Photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the competition between Team China (red) and Team Australia (yellow) at AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo/VCG)

China defeated Australia 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup on Tuesday. It marked China's return to the premier U17 event for the first time since 2005.

Photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the competition between Team China (red) and Team Australia (yellow) at AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo/VCG)

Photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the competition between Team China (red) and Team Australia (yellow) at AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo/VCG)