US EditionChina facing a reality check in World Cup qualifying
- China risks losing its chance for direct entry to the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia, as this marked the team's fifth defeat in seven games.
- China is last in Group C with only six points, needing a win against Australia in the upcoming match to stay in contention for the World Cup.
- Australia's coach, Tony Popovic, emphasized the team's full focus on China in preparation for the next game.
- Despite its challenges, China still has opportunities for World Cup qualification with eight spots available, as outlined in the qualifying structure.
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Uphill task for China
China face another reality check in Asian qualifying for next year's football World Cup, risking falling further behind the global ambitions it promoted a decade ago. China host Australia at Hangzhou tonight with their hopes of a direct entry to the World Cup hanging precariously on the outcome. A...
China faces reality check in World Cup qualifying
Branko Ivankovic's China lineup faces another reality check in World Cup qualifying, with the national team risking falling further behind the global ambitions it promoted a decade ago.China hosts Australia at Hangzhou in Asian qualifying on Tuesday, March 25, with its hopes of a direct entry to the 2026 World Cup hanging precariously on the outcome. A loss will end those hopes, leaving China with another, more tense route through a fourth-round…
Sydney Morning Herald
WA todayXi’s plan to make China a football power is failing. Australia can deliver the killer blow
FIFA expanded the World Cup to 48 teams partly to give China a better chance to qualify. But unless they beat the Socceroos on Tuesday, they will likely fall short again.
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