Opportunities and challenges coexist
On June 27, Kuala Lumpur, AFC headquarters, a draw ceremony that tugged at the heartstrings of countless fans is about to be held, 18 Asian teams will know their opponents in the third phase of the Asian zone of the World Preliminary Championships, and thus start the journey to the 2026 World Cup, for the Chinese men's football team, this is not only another opportunity to impact the World Cup, but also a key battle to prove their strength and reshape their brilliant image
What is the fate of the national football team?
The top 18 teams in the Asian region of the World Preliminary Tournament will be divided into 3 groups, with 6 teams in each group competing for a home-and-away double round-robin competition, with the top two in the group directly advancing to the World Cup, while the third and fourth places will enter the play-offs to compete for the last chance
According to the latest classification situation announced by the AFC, the Chinese team is in the fifth gear with Palestine and Kyrgyzstan, which means that the national football team will most likely be in the same group as the top Asian teams from the first and second gears, and the competition is extremely fierce
Opportunities and challenges always coexist, and strong opponents will certainly face great pressure, but it is also a valuable opportunity for the national football team to learn advanced experience and improve their own level, and more importantly, if they can show the spirit of tenacious struggle and technical and tactical level in the game with strong teams, even if they fail to qualify from the group, they will win respect and accumulate valuable experience for Chinese football
Make use of strengths and avoid weaknesses and strive for breakthroughs
Knowing that the task of the World Preliminary Tournament is arduous, the Chinese men's football team, under the leadership of the head coach, is actively preparing for the game, striving to meet the challenge in the best condition, and the coaching staff pays attention to excavating and cultivating young players to inject fresh blood and vitality into the team; In addition, we are actively recalling experienced overseas players to improve the overall strength and experience of the team
In terms of technology and tactics, the national football team will be based on its own characteristics, develop strengths and avoid weaknesses, formulate more targeted tactical play, and on the defensive side, it will continue to consolidate the defensive line, strengthen coordinated operations, and strive to reduce the opponent's scoring opportunities; On the offensive side, more emphasis will be placed on the use of quick counter-attacks and set-piece tactics to improve offensive efficiency
Unite as one to create brilliance
The development of Chinese football is not all smooth sailing, but we always believe that as long as we persevere, we will eventually usher in our own glory
I believe that with the attention and support of fans across the country, the Chinese men's football team can unite as one, work hard, and bring us more surprises, let us look forward to the national football team on the stage of the world preliminaries!
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