Dalian Yifang, the football club based in China's northern city of Dalian, has announced that they will be participating in the upcoming World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
The announcement was made by the club on their official website and it stated that they had secured the right to play in the tournament as part of the AFC Asian Cup qualification process.
Dalian Yifang have been playing at the highest level of Chinese football for many years and have won several domestic titles. They have also reached the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League on several occasions.
The club is known for its strong youth academy system and has produced some of the country's top talent. Their players have gone on to play for top clubs in Europe and Asia.
In addition to their domestic success, Dalian Yifang has also made significant contributions to Chinese football on the international stage. The club has played host to various national teams during their time in the AFC Champions League and have even hosted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2014.
Overall, Dalian Yifang's participation in the upcoming World Cup is a major achievement for the club and their fans. It is an indication of the club's continued success and growth within Chinese football.