Zhang Yuning of China (front R) vies with Jackson Irvine (front L) of Australia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Jackson Irvine (R) of Australia celebrates his goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Wei Shihao (2nd R) of China breaks through during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Yang Zexiang (L) of China shoots during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Zhang Yuning of China (R) vies with Milos Degenek of Australia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Jackson Irvine (C) of Australia celebrates his goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Starting players of Australia line up prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Starting players of both sides walk into the pitch prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Head coach of Australia Tony Popovic reacts prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Players of China warm up prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Head coach of China Branko Ivankovic (1st L) reacts prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between China and Australia in Hangzhou, China, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)