Wan Xiang (L) of China competes during the group match between China and Japan at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Chen)

Zhao Songyuan (R) of China shoots during the group match between China and Japan at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Chen)

Shuai Weihao (2nd R) of China vies with Kazato Kimura of Japan during the group match between China and Japan at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Chen)

Zhang Bolin (C) of China vies with players of Japan during the group match between China and Japan at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Chen)

Zhao Songyuan of China celebrates a goal during the group match between China and Japan at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Chen)