East Asian Football Championship

Vahid Halilhodžić Japan have been challenged to show pride ahead of Wednesday's East Asian Cup clash with South Korea.

China PR Australia cannot win the East Asian Cup but will be hoping to dent China's chances of doing so when they meet in Seoul on Sunday.

Vahid Halilhodžić Defending East Asian Cup champions Japan kick-off their title defence against North Korea in Wuhan, China on Sunday.

Yūichi Komano Japan enter the East Asian Cup as favourites and will be looking to start the tournament with a win over China on Sunday.

Dong-Hyeon Seo South Korea's hopes of winning the East Asian Cup on home soil took a major blow on Wednesday, as they were held 0-0 by China.

Alberto Zaccheroni Japan head coach Alberto Zaccheroni will be concerned about his team’s defensive frailty ahead of their East Asian Cup clash against Australia.

Dabao Yu China recorded their first win of the East Asian Cup on Wednesday, defeating North Korea 2-0 in Wuhan.

Mitchell Duke Australia's newest Socceroos Mitchell Duke and Tomi Juric were delighted to score their first international goals on Thursday.

Uli Stielike With Asia's World Cup qualifying campaign underway, South Korea are looking to increase their depth at the East Asian Cup.

Vahid Halilhodžić Host nation China remain in contention to win the sixth edition of the East Asian Cup heading into the final set of fixtures.