The China national team played out their second consecutive 2-2 draw, this time against Uzbekistan in an international friendly on January 26, 2026. In a competitive Asian fixture, both teams shared the spoils after an entertaining match. China showed character to come from behind twice, or perhaps surrendered a lead twice, in a game that highlighted both their attacking promise and defensive vulnerabilities. For Uzbekistan, the result against a major East Asian side will be seen as a solid performance. This draw concludes a series of January friendlies for China, providing their new coaching staff with extensive material for analysis as they build towards the next round of World Cup qualification in the AFC.