China coach Ivankovic terms his job as great challenge

BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- China coach Branko Ivankovic has said he is confronted with challenges as his team is facing a rough ride in the FIFA World Cup qualification campaign.

The Chinese team started the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Zone qualifying tournament on the wrong foot in early September, losing to Japan in an away game 7-0, before succumbing to Saudi Arabia and Australia.

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