9月26日，24直播网报道，我国U23队伍将在亚运会八分之一决赛中迎战泰国U23，教练安东尼奥将带领球队力争晋级半决赛。
自2002年亚运会进行改革，实行U23球员参赛制度以来，中国男子足球队在亚运会的舞台上未曾突破四强。在过去的六届比赛中，他们三次在16强阶段止步，同样三次在8强关头遭遇淘汰。
在我国U23国家队参加的亚洲运动会历史上，他们取得了令人瞩目的成绩。自首次参赛以来，这支年轻队伍在亚洲赛场上屡创佳绩，赢得了众多荣誉。以下是历届亚运会U23中国队的战绩概览：
In the year 2002, the team reached the quarterfinals, where they suffered a 0-1 defeat against Japan.
In the year 2006, the team reached the quarterfinals, where they faced Iran in a thrilling match that ended in a 2-2 draw. The contest went into a penalty shootout, ultimately resulting in a defeat for the team, with a score of 7-8.
In the year 2010, the team bowed out at the sixteen-team stage, succumbing to South Korea with a score of nil to three.
In the year 2014, the team bowed out at the 16th round, succumbing to Thailand with a 0-2 defeat.
In the year 2018, the team reached the sixteen-team stage, ultimately finishing third against fourth-place Saudi Arabia.
在2022年的赛事中，我国队伍止步八强，以0比2的比分不敌韩国队。
In the year 2026, the team has successfully advanced to the quarterfinals, where they are poised to face off against Thailand.