Palestine National Football Team to Play Three Friendlies in China

The Palestine national football team, nicknamed "The Brave", will participate in a friendly tournament in China, playing three matches during the upcoming international break. The tournament schedule was adjusted after Turkmenistan withdrew from participation. The team's first match is scheduled for September 24 against New Zealand at 12:30 PM Jerusalem time. They will then face Tajikistan on September 29 at the same time. The final match will be against host nation China on October 2 at 2:35 PM Jerusalem time.

These games are part of Palestine's preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The coaching staff views these friendlies as a crucial opportunity to assess player readiness, evaluate technical and physical levels, and test capabilities before finalizing the squad for the tournament.