Shin Tae-yong speaks up about China national team coaching rumors

Chinese media outlet Sohu reports that Shin Tae-yong has emerged as a strong candidate for the Chinese national team coaching position — a vacancy created after Branko Ivankovic’s dismissal.

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) terminated the Croatian coach’s contract due to disappointing results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers — the Chinese national team only managed to finish fifth in Group C with nine points from ten matches.

Chinese media views Shin Tae-yong as an ideal candidate based on his five-year track record with the Indonesian national team. This speculation arises given the South Korean coach’s experience and success in the Asian region.