On the 15th, Chinese sports media Zhibo8 reported that Asian participating teams are still maintaining their undefeated status in the FIFA World Cup North America tournament.

The article introduced that on the same day, Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their Group F opening match. It reported, "Some of us (Asia) are too strong. Asian teams are still maintaining their undefeated record."

So far, in Group A, South Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1; in Group B, Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland; in Group D, Australia defeated Turkey 2-0; and in Group F, Japan drew with the Netherlands.

Before the Japan vs. Netherlands match, Chinese media had reported that "pressure was on Japan" because Asian teams were still undefeated, but the Japanese national team responded to this with their result.

Chinese netizens posted comments such as: "Asia is strong!", "I'm envious and frustrated by Japan," "Japan drew with the Netherlands despite three key players being absent, that's truly amazing," "Japan and South Korea are teaching us. This is football," "I was surprised that Qatar drew with Switzerland, but the others weren't unexpected," and "Europe has too many 16 slots. Asia only has 8.5 slots, but they are doing well."

Furthermore, regarding Zhibo8's use of "we," critical voices were raised, saying: "What do you mean 'we'?", "How can you even say 'we'?", "Aren't you ashamed of that expression?", "What does the good performance of Asian teams have to do with 'us' (China)?", and "They're saying 'we' again. How can they try to claim credit for themselves like that?"

Additionally, harsh comments toward their own national team also surfaced, such as: "This (piggybacking on the success of Asian teams) is China's surefire winning strategy," "The Chinese national team remains undefeated (because they haven't participated)," and "All Asian teams are progressing, except us." (Translated/Edited by Kitada)