China, Australia and World Cup

'Hell to heaven' as China reignite World Cup hopes with late winner
China's long-suffering football fans went from "hell to heaven" after a dramatic 1-0 win in Bahrain reignited the country's hopes of reaching the World Cup for only a second time. Their team's second win in a row had Chinese supporters dreaming of making the World Cup again,
Late Zhang winner reignites China's World Cup dream, Saudis hold Australia
China reignited their World Cup qualification hopes with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain in Riffa thanks to a Zhang Yuning strike after Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a 0-0 draw against hosts Australia on Thursday.
Late Drama As Saudis Hold Australia In World Cup Qualifier
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Socceroos vs. Saudi Arabia live: Score, result, updates, lineups from Australia World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos face their most important World Cup qualifier when they host Saudi Arabia in Melbourne. A win could put them in the box seat to qualify for the tournament automatically.
Soccer-Late Zhang winner reignites China's World Cup dream, Saudis hold Australia
China reignited their World Cup qualification hopes with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain in Riffa thanks to a Zhang Yuning strike after Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a 0-0 draw against hosts Australia on Thursday.
Rejuvenated Australia ready for Saudi challenge in pivotal World Cup qualifier
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China faces crucial World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on Thursday
The China Men's National Football Team will take on a crucial away match against Bahrain in the third round of the Asian ...
Trump Is Recruiting a Team of China Hawks. So Why Is Beijing Relieved?
Absent from the expected cabinet lineup are China’s most-feared adversaries, including Mike Pompeo and Robert O’Brien.
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Indonesia Pressured Ahead Japan Match as China Edges Bahrain
The Indonesian national team, who will face Japan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, is relegated to the bottom position of ...
Chinese national football team gets vital 1-0 win against Bahrain
Congrats! May China grow from strength to strength and realize its dream of becoming world champion one day.
Ex-Everton and England star, 30, now goes by new name and has won three titles in China
Tyias Browning, now known as Jiang Guangtai was a youngster coming through at Everton when he chose to depart for China, but ...
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Beckham expects children to stay happy, focused while playing football
SHANGHAI -- English football legend David Beckham hoped that football-loving youngsters can stay happy and focused on the ...
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Football legend Beckham visits Shanghai sigh school
I want to see smiles on children's faces." During his visit to China in 2013, Beckham took a photo with then 12-year-old ...