After successfully qualifying for the round of 18 of the World Cup, national football coach Ivankovic decided to take a break. The promotion process was quite thrilling, but he also successfully obtained a new contract from the Football Association. After the contract renewal, Ivankovic will continue to build a new national football squad according to his tactical needs.
Goalkeeper and defender of the backline
In the goalkeeper position, Wang Dalei became the first choice without any suspense. He performed well in the round of 36 and was a key contributor to the team's promotion. As long as he stays healthy, Wang Dalei will undoubtedly be the starting goalkeeper.
At the back, the left back is played by Liu Yang. Liu Yang performed brilliantly against South Korea and won the recognition of the fans. In the three-center-back tactic, Jiang Guangtai, Zhang Linpeng and Zhu Chenjie will play together to form a solid defensive line. The right-back position was taken by newcomer Yang Zexiang, who was recognized by Ivankovic for his outstanding performance against South Korea.
A key figure in the midfield and up front
In midfield, the midfield combination will consist of Jiang Shenglong and Wang Shangyuan. Jiang Shenglong is a new star that Ivankovic focuses on cultivating, and his performance is very outstanding. The two wing-backs on the left and right are Wu Lei and Fernando, and as long as Wu Lei recovers from injury, he will be the best choice to start. The center forward position will be held by Zhang Yuning, who will be resurrected with full blood and provide strong firepower for the team's attack.
On the bench, players such as Wei Shihao, Ackerson, Bai Helamu and Yan Junling have their own characteristics. Wei Shihao and Baihelam could be key substitutes in the second half, bringing unexpected surprises.
The round of 18 is about to begin
The schedule for the top 18 of the national football team has been determined, and the team will officially start to attack the 2026 World Cup in September. Naturally, the fans are most concerned about the results of the group draw, hoping to draw a good lottery. According to the strength of the national football team, only against the team in Pot 6 can there be hope and confidence to get three points home and away. Pot 6 includes North Korea, Kuwait and Indonesia.
From the perspective of comprehensive strength, the national football team is more willing to touch Kuwait. The Indonesian team has a number of naturalized players, and the overall strength cannot be underestimated; The North Korean team is a mysterious division, and a little carelessness may cause the national football team to capsize. Kuwait had a poor run in the round of 36, scoring just six goals in attack. Had it not been for the miscalculation of India's match against Qatar, Kuwait might have been out of the tournament. Therefore, if the national football team can meet Kuwait in the round of 18, it should be considered to have been drawn.
Schedule and preparation plan
"Beijing Youth Daily" reported that in order to allow the national football team to prepare more fully for the round of 18, the schedule of the Chinese Super League may be fine-tuned. According to the schedule, the Chinese team will play away against the Pot 1 team in the first round of the round of 18 and the second round at home against the Pot 3 team. The competitions will take place on September 5 and 10. The 24th round of the Chinese Super League was originally scheduled to end on August 25, which means that the national football team only has about 10 days to prepare before the opening of the round of 18.
In this case, the Chinese Football Association and the national team need to consider whether it is necessary to advance the 24th round of the Chinese Super League to the scheduled league break period from July 14 to 25 to cooperate with the national football team's preparations. If this plan is feasible, the national football team will concentrate on preparing early after the end of the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League on August 17.
Technical ability and tactical adjustments
Although the issue of "long-term training camp" has been controversial in the industry, for the Chinese team with limited technical ability, "stupid birds fly first" or "temporary grinding guns" may be more practical options. Fans expect the national football team to continue to create good results in the round of 18 and hit the dream of the 2026 World Cup.
Blogger "Leicester's Little Fox" revealed that the naturalization progress of Oscar Jr. and Serginho, two potential naturalization targets of the national football team, is gratifying. Oscar and Serginho are currently on the list of naturalized candidates for the national football team, and the exact method still needs to be confirmed. If all goes well, the two are expected to represent the national football team in the round of 18.
The national football team played as a single midfielder in the game against Singapore, and was scored twice by the opponent and was forced to draw 2-2. In the future, in the round of 18, no matter who the opponent is, the national football team should play in a double-back formation to ensure the stability of the defense and strive to qualify.
After advancing to the round of 18, the national football team is preparing to meet the challenges of the future with a new look and lineup. Fans are looking forward to the team continuing to perform well in the round of 18 and challenging the dream of the 2026 World Cup.
Ivankovic's tactical adjustments and player configuration will determine whether the national football team can go further in the next games. Whether it is defensive or offensive, the national football team needs to perform well in the round of 18 and strive to win every game.
The anticipation and support of the fans
The fans' expectations and support for the national football team are also an important driving force for the team to move forward. In every game, the national football team needs to go all out to bring more surprises and exciting moments to the fans.
After advancing to the round of 18, the national football team is preparing to meet the challenges of the future with a new look and lineup. Fans are looking forward to the team continuing to perform well in the round of 18 and challenging the dream of the 2026 World Cup.