Cameroon beat China with early goals in FIFA Series

China fell 2-0 to Cameroon in a FIFA Series match on Tuesday after conceding twice in the opening 10 minutes.

Facing a physically strong Cameroon side ranked inside the world's top 50, China, currently 93rd in the FIFA standings, fielded a heavily rotated lineup featuring six under-23 players in the starting lineup.

Xu Bin (R) of China competes during the FIFA Series 2026 International Friendly Match between China and Cameroon in Melbourne, Australia, March 31, 2026. (Photo by Jin Cheng/Xinhua)

Cameroon took control early, with Karl Etta Eyong opening the scoring in the third minute before Saidou Alioum doubled the lead six minutes later.

China improved after the interval and created several chances, including an early effort from substitute Lin Liangming, but was unable to find a breakthrough.

Goalkeeper Yan Junling produced a fine save to keep his side in the contest, while Wei Shihao went close with a curling free kick. Defender Zhu Chenjie also missed a late chance as Cameroon held on to secure the win.