The summer of 2026 saw football fever sweep across Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in northeast China's Jilin Province.

The Second County (City) Football League brought together eight teams representing local counties and cities, with players aged 15 to 25 competing on pitches in their hometowns.

Driven by passion, teamwork and determination, these young footballers are keeping alive Yanbian's proud footballing tradition and bringing new energy to the beautiful game.