China Had Four Chances to Reach the World Cup and Still Missed
Chinese internet users joke about mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Chinese Taipei all missing the World Cup while Chinese referees, sponsors, merchandise, and fans still attend.
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China’s National Football Team Training Looks Like Corporate Team Building
A RedNote training clip prompts Chinese commenters to question whether the national football team is preparing for competition or attending a corporate icebreaker.
China’s National Team Trains So Gently, People Thought It Was Team Building
Chinese internet users compare China’s national football training with South Korea’s and conclude one side is preparing for competition while the other is preparing for a company retreat.
Chinese Fans Have Found Cristiano Ronaldo’s Final Challenge: Coaching China
Chinese football fans joked that Cristiano Ronaldo should coach the national team, prompting thousands of comments about frustration, impossible expectations and a manager forced to substitute himself.
England Fans Are Grateful Erling Haaland Was Born Too Late to Become a Viking King
A viral RedNote post joked that Erling Haaland would have invaded England in the Viking age, prompting a comment section blending football, medieval history and fan culture.
China’s Football Team Was Too Busy to Play Cape Verde, and Fans Had Some Theories
Chinese football fans reacted to reports that Cape Verde wanted a friendly match with China by arguing that declining may have protected both teams from an impossible social situation.
Japanese Football Defeat Produced the Most Anime-Looking Image of the World Cup
A set of viral football screenshots became Chinese social-media memes after Japanese players appeared in poses commenters compared with anime defeat scenes.
How Did China Open Four World Cup Accounts and Still Forget the Password?
Chinese football fans react after multiple teams associated with greater China fail to turn extra entries into World Cup glory.