back to ancient period, but the rivalry between the two Asian sides is developed during the recent times due to the intense bilateral relations from the Sino-Indian war and border disputes. With seven wins and four draws, China has been the dominant side in this rivalry. In October 2018, the rivalry was popularized as the 'Earth Derby' by media in a friendly since the two nations shared one-third of the world's population. Results and fixtures The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. 2022 2023 1 : Non FIFA 'A' international match Coaching staff Coaching history 1930–1948 1951–present Players Current squad The following players were called up for the 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship matches against South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong on 20, 24, and 27 July 2022 respectively. Caps and goals are correct as of 27 July 2022, after the match against Hong Kong. Recent call-ups The following players have also been called up to the squad within the last twelve months. INJ Withdrew due to injury PRE Preliminary squad RET Retired from the national team SUS Serving suspension Individual records . Players in bold are still active with China. Most appearances Top goalscorers Manager records Most manager appearances Gao Fengwen: 56 Team records Biggest victory 19–0 vs. Guam, 26 January 2000 Competitive record FIFA World Cup China has only appeared at one World Cup with the appearance being in the 2002 FIFA World Cup where they finished bottom of the group which included a 4–0 loss to Brazil. AFC Asian Cup Summer Olympics For 1992 to 2016, see China national under-23 football team Asian Games * Including 1998 onwards (until 2010) For 2002 to 2018, see China national under-23 football team EAFF East Asian Cup Head-to-head record As of 27 July 2022 after match against 1913–1923 All matches before the founding of Chinese Football Association in 1924 are not counted as A-level match by FIFA: Honours Continental AFC Asian Cup Runners-up (2): 1984, 2004 Third place (2): 1976, 1992 Asian Games Silver medal (1): 1994 Bronze medal (2): 1978, 1998 Regional EAFF E-1 Football Championship Winners (2): 2005, 2010 Runners-up (2): 2013, 2015 Third place (5): 2003, 2008, 2017, 2019, 2022 Dynasty Cup Runners-up (2): 1990, 1998 Far Eastern Games Winners (9): 1915, 1917, 1919, 1921, 1923, 1925, 1927, 1930 (shared), 1934