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# Chinese coach: “Korea is a world-class team beyond Asia “Port number 1 origin”

Branko Ivankovic, coach of the Chinese national soccer team, is looking at the players during the 6th match between Korea and China in Group C of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia 2nd qualifying round held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 11th. [토토사이트](https://www.cmriindia.org
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Branko Ivankovic (Croatia), coach of the Chinese national soccer team, acknowledged defeat and prayed for Korea to win pot number one in the third qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA Qatar World Cup.

China lost 0-1 in the final 6th game of Group C of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia Region 2nd qualifying round against Korea held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 11th[.](https://network-1062788.mn.co/posts/58803171)

China, which needed at least a draw to advance to the third preliminary round on its own, was forced to wait for the results of the match against Thailand and Singapore.

After the game, Coach Ivankovic said, “I am grateful to be able to play in a very nice stadium and good atmosphere. The match between China and Korea was played at a high level. After admitting defeat, saying, “Korea is considered one of the strongest teams in the world,” he said, “I hope that Korea will be assigned port number 1 for the third preliminary round.” [슬롯사이트](https://www.bsc.news/post/safe-totosite-ranking-top-15-major-safe-playground-2024
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Coach Ivankovic, who previously led Oman, took charge of China, which was struggling in the second round of the World Cup qualifiers last March. Under coach Ivankovic, China recorded 1 win and 2 draws before losing to Korea[.](https://network-1062788.mn.co/posts/58805694)

Coach Ivankovic said, “Taking charge of China is a great challenge for me,” adding, “China’s recent performance is not good, but they have good players overall. Teamwork is also good[.](https://network-1062788.mn.co/posts/58807018) “If we set clear goals and train, we will be able to achieve good results in Asia,” he said, positively evaluating China’s potential. [토토사이트](https://edwardsrailcar.com
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