Chinese National Football Team to Train in Guangzhou in November, Warm-Up Opponents Likely Asian Cup Teams

According to a report from Beijing Youth Daily, the Chinese men's national football team will hold a training camp in Guangzhou in November, with warm-up opponents likely to be Asian Cup participating teams. The team will first start a new training session after the 26th round of the Chinese Super League on September 6th. During the September 21 to October 6 international window, they will play four international A-level friendlies in Chongqing against Uzbekistan, North Korea, Tajikistan, and Palestine—all Asian Cup participants. The Chinese Football Association has been contacting opponents to prepare for the Asian Cup early next year, where China is grouped with Iran, Syria, and Kyrgyzstan. The coaching staff, led by Shao Jiayi, is selecting opponents tactically similar to these group rivals. The November window will feature two more friendlies, likely in Guangzhou due to favorable climate and conditions. The Super League break also accommodates the U23 team's preparation for the Asian Games, with squad coordination between the senior and U23 teams already resolved.