How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again
- Posted on June 3, 2026
- By CNN
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How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again
As the World Cup grips North America this summer, China will again watch from the sidelines, while its fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer stars — from delivery drivers to villagers — now playing in packed stadiums back home.
