Can we avoid 'humiliating defeat' in Chinese soccer... 'World No. 1' Argentina is predicted for warm-up match

Can we avoid 'humiliating defeat' in Chinese soccer... 'World No. 1' Argentina is predicted for warm-up match

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Local reports said that the Chinese national soccer team will play an A-match warm-up match against Argentina in October. In China, it seems that they are excited about the possibility of global stars such as Lionel Messi, but it is unclear whether they will be able to avoid a humiliating defeat due to their objective power.

China's Sohu said on the 19th (Korea time), "The Argentine national team will play two friendly matches through the China tour in October. One game will be played against the Chinese national team," citing a report by Gaston Edul, a reporter from Argentina's TyC Sports. In fact, Edul said on his social media that the schedule was confirmed.
According to reports, it is the first time in two years that Argentina will visit China since the neutrality match against Australia in Beijing, China, in June 2023. Although no specific time or stadium has been announced, stadiums that can accommodate more than 80,000 people are mentioned as candidates considering the buzz.

"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni explained that the Chinese market has huge demand for the top-tier soccer tournament and chose China to verify the depth of the team through matches with Asian teams," the media said. "Without injuries, Lionel Messi will lead the national team to China. He is expected to break various records in China from a commercial perspective as well."

The problem lies in the difference between the two teams. Argentina currently ranks first in the FIFA rankings, while China ranks 94th, a whopping 93rd place difference. It is very unclear whether Chinese soccer, which is on the verge of being eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifying round, will be able to match Argentina's firepower with Messi. There is a possibility that the team will suffer a crushing defeat, and China already suffered a crushing defeat against Japan 0-7 in September last year.

"For the Chinese national team, this match against Argentina will be a great challenge and valuable training opportunity," Sohu said. "The friendly match in October will be an important opportunity to adjust team tactics and evaluate new players. We need to prepare for the World Cup qualifiers by gaining experience through matches with the world's top teams after the 카지노 East Asian Cup in July."

Meanwhile, Argentina will play two friendly matches in China, and the remaining matches are undecided. In the U.S., Korea, Russia and Japan are mentioned as candidates, but it is uncertain whether Korea or Japan will have a neutral match in China. Argentina will have a showdown with Angola and the U.S. in November.