In Group C, Japan has now officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the group leader. Thus, the remaining teams will compete for second place.
The top two teams will automatically qualify for the World Cup. The teams ranked 3rd and 4th in each group will enter the 4th qualifying round.
The 5-1 victory over Indonesia helped Australia maintain 2nd place in the rankings, 1 point more than the second-placed team, Saudi Arabia. A victory over China would give the Socceroos a boost in their advantage.
On the other side, China has only had two wins in Group C, against the lowest-rated teams, Indonesia and Bahrain. With the worst goal difference, this team is at the bottom of the table.
They have been led by coach Branko Ivankovic since February last year. The Croatian coach has previously coached clubs and national teams in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
However, up to now, the achievements of the Chinese team have not met expectations. Although playing at home, this team is predicted to face many difficulties against Australia's top-class stars.
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