China women's national football team facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | 铿锵玫瑰 Kēngqiāng Méiguī (Steel Roses) |
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Association | Chinese Football Association | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sub-confederation | EAFF (East Asia) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Head coach | Ante Milicic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Captain | Wu Haiyan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Most caps | Pu Wei (219) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top scorer | Sun Wen (106) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FIFA code | CHN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FIFA ranking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | 15 ![]() |
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Highest | 4 (July–August 2003) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lowest | 19 (August 2012; December 2021; December 2023 – June 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First international | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() ![]() (Jesolo, Italy; 20 July 1986) |
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Biggest win | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() ![]() (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; 24 September 1995) |
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Biggest defeat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Appearances | 8 (first in 1991) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | Runners-up (1999) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Appearances | 14 (first in 1986) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | Winners (1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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The China women's national football team (also known as China PR by FIFA) represents the People's Republic of China in international women's football games. The Chinese Football Association manages the team.
This team is famous for winning silver medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. They have also won 9 titles at the Asian Cup and 3 gold medals at the Asian Games.
Nicknamed the Steel Roses, the team won many international titles in the 1990s. This time was known as their "Golden Generation." While other Asian teams like Japan and Australia became stronger in the 2000s, China's team was ranked 15th in the world in 2023. They also won their ninth AFC Asian Cup in 2022, which was their first win since 2006.
Contents
Recent Matches and Schedule
Here are some of the team's recent match results and upcoming games.
- Key to results
Win Draw Lose Fixture
Matches in 2024
- May 31: Australia 1–1 China (Friendly)
- June 3: Australia 2–0 China (Friendly)
- October 26: China 3–0 Uzbekistan (Yongchuan International Tournament)
- October 29: China 2–0 Vietnam (Yongchuan International Tournament)
- November 29: Netherlands 4–1 China (Friendly)
Matches in 2025
- February 19: Canada 1–1 China (Pinatar Cup)
- February 22: Chinese Taipei 0–4 China (Pinatar Cup)
- February 25: China 0–2 Mexico (Pinatar Cup)
- April 5: China 5–0 Uzbekistan (Yongchuan International Tournament)
- April 8: China 5–1 Thailand (Yongchuan International Tournament)
- May 31: USA 3–0 China (Friendly)
- July 9: South Korea 2–2 China (EAFF E-1 Football Championship)
- July 13: Chinese Taipei 2–4 China (EAFF E-1 Football Championship)
- July 16: Japan 0–0 China (EAFF E-1 Football Championship)
You can find more results and upcoming matches on these websites:
- Fixtures and Results on TheCFA
- Fixtures and Results on Soccerway
Coaching Team
Current Coaches
Here are the people who currently coach and manage the China women's national football team:
Players
Current Team Squad
These 25 players were chosen for the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship. The number of games played (caps) and goals scored are correct as of the match on July 16, 2025, against Japan.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Xu Huan | 6 March 1999 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Zhu Yu | 23 July 1997 | 19 | 0 | ![]() |
23 | GK | Pan Hongyan | 30 December 2004 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
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3 | DF | Dou Jiaxing | 29 February 2000 | 17 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Wang Linlin | 4 August 2000 | 24 | 2 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Wu Haiyan | 26 February 1993 | 142 | 2 | ![]() |
11 | DF | Li Mengwen | 28 March 1995 | 39 | 2 | |
21 | DF | Qiao Ruiqi | 17 April 2005 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | DF | Chen Qiaozhu | 8 September 1999 | 29 | 5 | ![]() |
25 | DF | Lyu Yatong | 4 November 1996 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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2 | MF | Song Duan | 2 August 1995 | 35 | 8 | ![]() |
6 | MF | Zhang Xin | 23 May 1992 | 47 | 9 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Yao Wei | 1 September 1997 | 53 | 5 | ![]() |
9 | MF | Shen Mengyu | 19 August 2001 | 18 | 3 | |
10 | MF | Wang Yanwen | 27 March 1999 | 23 | 4 | ![]() |
14 | MF | Huo Yuexin | 8 March 2005 | 11 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Liu Jing | 28 April 1998 | 17 | 1 | ![]() |
17 | MF | Zhi Jie | 22 March 1998 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | MF | Zhang Linyan | 16 January 2001 | 30 | 4 | ![]() |
24 | MF | Wang Aifang | 15 January 2006 | 5 | 1 | ![]() |
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7 | FW | Wang Shuang | 23 January 1995 | 130 | 46 | ![]() |
13 | FW | Jin Kun | 4 October 1999 | 20 | 3 | ![]() |
15 | FW | Sun Fangxin | 6 July 2003 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | FW | Tang Jiali | 16 March 1995 | 74 | 13 | ![]() |
20 | FW | Shao Ziqin | 24 February 2003 | 9 | 8 | ![]() |
Team Records
Most Games Played
These players have played the most games for the team. Players who are still active are highlighted.
Pos | Player | Caps | Career |
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1 | Zhang Rui | 171 | 2009– |
2 | Pu Wei | 170 | 1998–2014 |
3 | Han Duan | 167 | 2000–2011 |
4 | Wang Shanshan | 163 | 2012–2023 |
5 | Bi Yan | 158 | 2003–2010 |
6 | Li Jie | 153 | 1997–2008 |
7 | Wu Haiyan | 142 | 2012– |
8 | Zhao Lihong | 130 | 1992–2004 |
8 | Wang Shuang | 130 | 2013– |
10 | Sun Wen | 126 | 1990–2005 |
10 | Gu Yasha | 126 | 2008–2023 |
Top Goal Scorers
These players have scored the most goals for the team. Active players are highlighted.
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Career |
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1 | Sun Wen | 89 | 126 | 1990–2005 |
2 | Han Duan | 77 | 167 | 2000–2011 |
3 | Wang Shanshan | 62 | 163 | 2012–2023 |
4 | Liu Ailing | 51 | 111 | 1987–2000 |
5 | Niu Lijie | 49 | 52 | 1991–1996 |
6 | Wang Shuang | 46 | 130 | 2013– |
7 | Jin Yan | 41 | 74 | 1996–2002 |
8 | Zhang Ouying | 40 | 111 | 1998–2007 |
9 | Sun Qingmei | 37 | 75 | 1984–1997 |
10 | Liu Ying | 35 | 97 | 1993–2005 |
Team Achievements
Major Competitions
- CONCACAF W Championship
Continental Competitions
- Asian Games
Regional Competitions
- EAFF Women's Football Championship
Friendly Tournaments
- Albena Cup
- Four Nations Tournament
- Yongchuan International Tournament
Tournament History
Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place
FIFA Women's World Cup
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Year | Result | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | ||
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Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 | ||
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Fourth place | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | +1 | ||
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Runners-up | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 2 | +17 | ||
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Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | ||
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4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | |||
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Quarter-finals | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
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Round of 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | ||
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Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | ||
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Total | 8/10 | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 55 | 39 | +16 |
Olympic Games
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Year | Result | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | ||
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Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | +6 | ||
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Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | ||
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | −8 | |||
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Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | ||
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Did not qualify | |||||||||
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Quarter-finals | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | ||
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17 | −11 | ||
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Total | 6/8 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 43 | −13 |
AFC Women's Asian Cup
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Year | Result | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
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Did Not Enter | No Qualification | ||||||||||||||
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Champions | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | +23 | ||||||||
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5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | +14 | |||||||||
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5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | +28 | |||||||||
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5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 2 | +18 | |||||||||
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5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | +46 | |||||||||
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5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1 | +38 | |||||||||
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6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 2 | +45 | |||||||||
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Third place | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 3 | +37 | ||||||||
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Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 3 | +30 | ||||||||
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Champions | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | Directly Qualified | |||||||
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Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | +5 | Directly Qualified | |||||||
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Fourth place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | +3 | Directly Qualified | |||||||
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Third place | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | +10 | Directly Qualified | |||||||
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5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 | +14 | Directly Qualified | ||||||||
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Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 5 | +14 | Directly Qualified | |||||||
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Qualified | Directly Qualified | ||||||||||||||
Total | 15/20 | 75 | 61 | 5 | 9 | 367 | 38 | +329 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Asian Games
See also
In Spanish: Selección femenina de fútbol de China para niños
- Sport in China
- Football in China
- Women's football in China
- Football in China
- Chinese Football Association (CFA)
- China women's national football team
- China women's national football team results and fixtures
- List of China women's international footballers
- China women's national under-20 football team
- China women's national under-17 football team
- China women's national futsal team