While Word Cup qualifications games will resume in October, it is uncertain that whether Team China can qualify 18 years later, especially under the pressure caused by COVID-19.
Chinese women’s football once brought a lot of pride and honor to its supporters. In 1999, China historically made it to the World Cup final. Although China lost to the USA in the final by a single penalty kick, fans still nicknamed those women “Steel Roses” for their iconic performances.
Youku Tudou Inc. published on July 16 its performance data of the 2018 World Cup in Russia after broadcasting one-month football matches online as official new media partner of China’s central television station.
