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China
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s) 铿锵玫瑰 Kēngqiāng Méiguī
(Steel Roses)
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
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 15 Steady (7 December 2018)
Highest 4 (July–August 2003)
Lowest 19 (August 2012; December 2021; December 2023 – June 2024)
First international
Flag of the United States.svg United States 2–1 China 
(Jesolo, Italy; 20 July 1986)
Biggest win
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 21–0 Philippines 
(Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; 24 September 1995)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Germany.svg Germany 8–0 China 
(Patras, Greece; 11 August 2004)
World Cup
Appearances 8 (first in 1991)
Best result Runners-up (1999)
Asian Cup
Appearances 14 (first in 1986)
Best result Winners (1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2022)
Medal record
FIFA World Cup
Silver 1999 United States 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup
Summer Olympics
Silver 1996 Atlanta Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament
Asian Cup
Gold 1986 Hong Kong {{{3}}}
Gold 1989 Hong Kong {{{3}}}
Gold 1991 Japan {{{3}}}
Gold 1993 Malaysia {{{3}}}
Gold 1995 Malaysia {{{3}}}
Gold 1997 China {{{3}}}
Gold 1999 Philippines {{{3}}}
Gold 2006 Australia {{{3}}}
Gold 2022 India Team
Silver 2003 Thailand {{{3}}}
Silver 2008 Vietnam {{{3}}}
Asian Games
Gold 1990 Beijing Football at the 1990 Asian Games
Gold 1994 Hiroshima Football at the 1994 Asian Games
Gold 1998 Bangkok Football at the 1998 Asian Games
Silver 2002 Busan Football at the 2002 Asian Games
Silver 2018 Jakarta Football at the 2018 Asian Games
Bronze 2006 Doha Football at the 2006 Asian Games
CONCACAF W Championship
Bronze 2000 Canada Team

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.

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:

Role Name
Team Manager China Chen Yingbiao
China Zheng Chaoyong
Head coach Australia Ante Milicic
Assistant coach China Liu Lin
China Cheng Xiaoyu
China Liu Jianjiang
China Zhang Jun
Video Analyst China Liu Bin
China Cheng Liang
China Ji Xinyi
Physiotherapist China Mu Yunrui
China Chang Lele
China Zhang Baoju
China Yang Shuai
Doctor China Yi Qing
Kit-Manager China Hou Shisheng
Nutrition China Mai Ruichao

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
1 1GK Xu Huan (1999-03-06) 6 March 1999 (age 26) 16 0 China Jiangsu
12 1GK Zhu Yu (1997-07-23) 23 July 1997 (age 28) 19 0 China Shanghai
23 1GK Pan Hongyan (2004-12-30) 30 December 2004 (age 20) 5 0 China Beijing

3 2DF Dou Jiaxing (2000-02-29) 29 February 2000 (age 25) 17 0 China Jiangsu
4 2DF Wang Linlin (2000-08-04) 4 August 2000 (age 24) 24 2 China Shanghai
5 2DF Wu Haiyan (1993-02-26) 26 February 1993 (age 32) 142 2 China Wuhan Jiangda
11 2DF Li Mengwen (1995-03-28) 28 March 1995 (age 30) 39 2
21 2DF Qiao Ruiqi (2005-04-17) 17 April 2005 (age 20) 1 0 China Jiangsu
22 2DF Chen Qiaozhu (1999-09-08) 8 September 1999 (age 25) 29 5 China Guangdong
25 2DF Lyu Yatong (1996-11-04) 4 November 1996 (age 28) 1 0 China Shandong

2 3MF Song Duan (1995-08-02) 2 August 1995 (age 30) 35 8 China Wuhan Jiangda
6 3MF Zhang Xin (1992-05-23) 23 May 1992 (age 33) 47 9 China Shanghai
8 3MF Yao Wei (1997-09-01) 1 September 1997 (age 27) 53 5 China Wuhan Jiangda
9 3MF Shen Mengyu (2001-08-19) 19 August 2001 (age 23) 18 3
10 3MF Wang Yanwen (1999-03-27) 27 March 1999 (age 26) 23 4 France Dijon
14 3MF Huo Yuexin (2005-03-08) 8 March 2005 (age 20) 11 0 China Jiangsu
16 3MF Liu Jing (1998-04-28) 28 April 1998 (age 27) 17 1 China Changchun Dazhong Zhuoyue
17 3MF Zhi Jie (1998-03-22) 22 March 1998 (age 27) 8 0 China Zhejiang
19 3MF Zhang Linyan (2001-01-16) 16 January 2001 (age 24) 30 4 China Beijing
24 3MF Wang Aifang (2006-01-15) 15 January 2006 (age 19) 5 1 China Liaoning

7 4FW Wang Shuang (1995-01-23) 23 January 1995 (age 30) 130 46 China Wuhan Jiangda
13 4FW Jin Kun (1999-10-04) 4 October 1999 (age 25) 20 3 China Jiangsu
15 4FW Sun Fangxin (2003-07-06) 6 July 2003 (age 22) 6 0 China Shandong
18 4FW Tang Jiali (1995-03-16) 16 March 1995 (age 30) 74 13 China Shanghai
20 4FW Shao Ziqin (2003-02-24) 24 February 2003 (age 22) 9 8 China Jiangsu

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
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
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

China x Suécia - Futebol feminino - Olimpíada Rio 2016 (28266134914)
China vs Sweden at the 2016 Olympics

Major Competitions

  • Med 2.png Second Place: 1999
  • Med 2.png Second Place: 1996
  • Med 1.png Winners: 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2022
  • Med 2.png Second Place: 2003, 2008
  • CONCACAF W Championship
  • Med 3.png Third Place: 2000

Continental Competitions

  • Asian Games
  • Med 1.png Winners: 1990, 1994, 1998
  • Med 2.png Second Place: 2002, 2018

Regional Competitions

  • EAFF Women's Football Championship
  • Med 2.png Second Place: 2010, 2022

Friendly Tournaments

  • Albena Cup
  • Med 1.png Winners: 1990
  • Med 1.png Winners: 1999, 2002
  • Med 2.png Second Place: 1997, 2003
  • Four Nations Tournament
  • Med 1.png Winners: 2005, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
  • Yongchuan International Tournament
  • Med 1.png Winners: 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019

Tournament History

     Champions       Runners-up       Third place       Fourth place  

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup Record
Year Result M W D L GF GA GD
China 1991 Quarter-finals 4 2 1 1 10 4 +6
Sweden 1995 Fourth place 6 2 2 2 11 10 +1
United States 1999 Runners-up 6 5 1 0 19 2 +17
United States 2003 Quarter-finals 4 2 1 1 3 2 +1
China 2007 4 2 0 2 5 7 −2
Germany 2011 Did not qualify
Canada 2015 Quarter-finals 5 2 1 2 4 4 0
France 2019 Round of 16 4 1 1 2 1 3 −2
AustraliaNew Zealand 2023 Group stage 3 1 0 2 2 7 −5
Brazil 2027 To be determined
MexicoUnited States 2031 To be determined
United Kingdom 2035 To be determined
Total 8/10 36 17 7 12 55 39 +16

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics Record
Year Result M W D L GF GA GD
United States 1996 Runners-up 5 3 1 1 11 5 +6
Australia 2000 Group stage 3 1 1 1 5 4 +1
Greece 2004 2 0 1 1 1 9 −8
China 2008 Quarter-finals 4 2 1 1 5 4 +1
United Kingdom 2012 Did not qualify
Brazil 2016 Quarter-finals 4 1 1 2 2 4 −2
Japan 2020 Group stage 3 0 1 2 6 17 −11
France 2024 Did not qualify
United States 2028 To be determined
Australia 2032
Total 6/8 21 7 6 8 30 43 −13

AFC Women's Asian Cup

AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualification
Year Result M W D L GF GA GD M W D L GF GA GD
Hong Kong 1975 Did Not Enter No Qualification
Taiwan 1977
India 1980
Hong Kong 1981
Flag of Thailand (TIS 982 draft standard).svg 1983
Hong Kong 1986 Champions 4 4 0 0 23 0 +23
Hong Kong 1989 5 5 0 0 16 2 +14
Japan 1991 5 5 0 0 29 1 +28
Malaysia 1993 5 4 1 0 20 2 +18
Malaysia 1995 5 5 0 0 46 0 +46
China 1997 5 5 0 0 39 1 +38
Philippines 1999 6 6 0 0 47 2 +45
Chinese Taipei 2001 Third place 5 4 0 1 40 3 +37
Flag of Thailand (TIS 982 draft standard).svg 2003 Runners-up 5 4 0 1 33 3 +30
Australia 2006 Champions 5 3 1 1 7 3 +4 Directly Qualified
Vietnam 2008 Runners-up 5 3 0 2 10 5 +5 Directly Qualified
China 2010 Fourth place 5 2 1 2 6 3 +3 Directly Qualified
Vietnam 2014 Third place 5 3 1 1 13 3 +10 Directly Qualified
Jordan 2018 5 4 0 1 19 5 +14 Directly Qualified
India 2022 Champions 5 4 1 0 19 5 +14 Directly Qualified
Australia 2026 Qualified Directly Qualified
Total 15/20 75 61 5 9 367 38 +329 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Asian Games

Asian Games Record
Host Result M W D L GF GA GD
China 1990 Champions 5 5 0 0 26 0 +26
Japan 1994 4 3 1 0 10 1 +9
Flag of Thailand (TIS 982 draft standard).svg 1998 5 5 0 0 28 0 +28
South Korea 2002 Runners-up 5 3 2 0 11 3 +8
Qatar 2006 Third place 5 3 0 2 22 4 +18
China 2010 Fourth place 5 2 1 2 11 4 +7
South Korea 2014 5th place 4 2 1 1 9 1 +8
Indonesia 2018 Runners-up 6 5 0 1 31 1 +30
China 2022 Third place 5 4 0 1 36 4 +32
Japan 2026 TBD - - - - - - -
Total 9/9 44 32 5 7 184 18 +166

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Selección femenina de fútbol de China para niños

  • Sport in China
    • Football in China
      • Women's 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
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