At home, the team lost to Iraq by 2x1 in a group 1 match of the Asian World Cup Qualifiers.

At home, the team lost to Iraq by 2x1 in a group 1 match at the Asian World Cup Qualifiers.
With this result, China remained at 3 points in the group and no longer has a chance of qualifying. Iraq on the other hand are still in the fight with 7 points.
In the other group match, Australia jumped to first place with 10 points after defeating Qatar, the second place team with 7 points, by 3x1.