The U23 Men's Asian Cup final between China and Japan will be broadcast live on CCTV-5 tomorrow (January 24, 2026).

According to the official schedule, the final match between China and Japan will be live on CCTV-5 at 11 PM tomorrow evening. Everyone is invited to watch.

• Also, tonight at 11 PM, the bronze medal match featuring South Korea versus Vietnam will be broadcast live on CCTV-5.

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1. First, congratulations to the Chinese team for making their debut in the Asian Cup final. Overall, Japan's U23 squad has an edge in overall strength and individual star talent, but China's U23 team, with their ironclad defense and efficient counterattacks, fully has the capability to cause an upset and even win the championship.
2. Japan plays a 4-3-3 possession style, focusing on ball control and short-passing penetration, unleashing full offensive power. China employs a dense defensive formation of either 5-3-2 or 5-4-1, relying on a solid backline and quick counterattacks to create threats.
3. Our goalkeeper Li Hao is the defensive anchor, center-back Peng Xiao is key for aerial defense and set pieces, and forward Wang Yudong possesses the ability to deliver crucial strikes.
4. In summary, Japan's U23 team holds the advantage on paper in both strength and overall football quality, but China's U23 counterattack system is highly targeted and capable of causing a surprise. The final’s outcome hinges on whether Japan can break through China’s compact defense and whether China can capitalize on their limited counterattack chances.
5. Personally, I believe China has a chance to win 1-0 against Japan. Looking forward to them creating new glory and claiming the championship!