China secures U-17 Asian Cup spot with perfect record

Xu Zhengpeng (front R) of China vies the ball during the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier group A match between China and Bangladesh in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Nov. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

CHONGQING, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- China sealed its place at next year's AFC U-17 Asian Cup with a 4-0 win over Bangladesh here on Sunday, wrapping up qualifying with five straight victories, 42 goals scored and none conceded.

China had earlier eased past Bahrain, Timor-Leste, Brunei and Sri Lanka.

Shuai Weihao struck twice in the first half and completed his hat-trick in the 53rd minute to make it 3-0, before Zhao Songyuan added a late fourth.

"I hope we can keep our tempo under high pressure, we have done well in this area, especially the position rotation and the transition, it's a delighted result," said China's head coach Bin Ukishima.

Shuai Weihao (C) of China celebrates his goal during the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier group A match between China and Bangladesh in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Nov. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Starters of China pose before during the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier group A match between China and Bangladesh in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Nov. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Wan Xiang (top) of China falls down during the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier group A match between China and Bangladesh in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Nov. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Md Manik (L) of Bangladesh receives a yellow card during the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier group A match between China and Bangladesh in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Nov. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)