On August 29, the Chinese Football Association officially announced that Xiamen has been designated as the home venue for the national team’s match against Japan on November 19.
Official Announcement:
After a public solicitation process, submission of materials by member associations, comprehensive evaluation, and approval by the AFC, the Chinese Football Association has selected Xiamen City as the host city for the Chinese national team’s home game in November during the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers. The venue will be the #Xiamen Egret Stadium#. Details are as follows: Since the launch of the application process for hosting the November home game, it has received enthusiastic responses from various cities. A total of seven cities, including Changchun, Guiyang, Haikou, Jinan, Wenzhou, Xi’an, and Xiamen, applied to host the November home game. Among these, three cities were deemed unsuitable due to venue conditions.
During the selection process for the home venue, the Chinese Football Association took into account the principle of creating optimal conditions for the national team, considering factors such as climate and social benefits.
Considering the climate, in November, temperatures in northern cities are relatively low, making them unsuitable for team preparation and fan attendance. Therefore, the national team suggested selecting a southern city with more favorable weather conditions as the home venue. To maximize the ability to meet fan attendance needs and create a vibrant home atmosphere, the Chinese Football Association prioritized stadiums with larger seating capacities when determining the home venue for the World Cup qualifier.
Taking all these factors into consideration and respecting the opinions of the national team, the Chinese Football Association has confirmed Xiamen as the host city for the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers in November.
The Chinese national team will face Japan at the Xiamen Egret Stadium on November 19.
The Chinese Football Association sincerely thanks all the cities that enthusiastically applied to host the game.
This announcement is hereby made.