In the early hours of January 21 Beijing time, the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia concluded. The Chinese U23 men’s football team defeated their Vietnamese counterparts 3-0, securing their historic first-ever spot in the tournament’s final. The goals came from Peng Xiao’s header and Xiang Yuwang’s volley in the second half, with Wang Yudong sealing the victory during stoppage time. The team will now face Japan, who earlier defeated South Korea, in the championship match.
