China's national football team is fired up and ready to take on Thailand in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier this Thursday! 🇨🇳⚽️🔥
At a buzzing press conference in Shenyang, coach Branko Ivankovic exuded confidence. \"We heard that all the tickets for tomorrow's match are sold out, and over 50,000 fans will be there to support us,\" he beamed. \"We want to win the match for them. That's the only goal.\"
With only two games left in the second round of World Cup qualification for Asian teams, things are heating up! China currently sits second in Group C with seven points, three ahead of Thailand. A win tomorrow would secure China's spot in the final stage of Asian qualifiers. Talk about high stakes! 🏆
Despite facing challenges with key players — Wu Lei is suspended and Zhang Yuning is injured — Coach Ivankovic isn't fazed. \"We need to score more goals to win, and that's why I've called up six forwards,\" the Croatian tactician explained. \"We'll organize our attacking tactics well.\"
At 70 years young, Ivankovic knows Thailand won't back down. \"They have qualities and their own style of play. We will be well prepared,\" he assured.
On the other side, Thailand's head coach Masatada Ishii is equally determined. \"China's naturalized players are very good and strengthen their attacking line. We will find our way to beat them,\" he declared.
It's a clash of titans, and the excitement is real! Who will come out on top? One thing's for sure — this match is not to be missed! 🌟
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Manager Ivankovic vows China will beat Thailand in World Cup qualifier
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