Chinese national team determined to fight against Japan in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- The China men's football team head coach Branko Ivankovic stressed the key to play against Japan is to carry out the plan on the field and show their determination to fight in the pre-match press conference for the final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier here on Wednesday.

Ivankovic spoke highly of their opponents, stating that Japan is an excellent team with ma