China Wants to Get Awesome at Soccer, and that Means Big Bucks for Companies

Despite the fact that China's population currently stands around 1.3 billion (roughly 20 percent of the earth's population), its men's soccer team currently ranks at a measly 81st in the world.

On top of that, the men's team has competed in the FIFA World Cup only once—back in 2002.

But now, China is on a mission to become a major force in the soccer world. And that's going to be great news for big sportswear companies.