Australia's Socceroos achieved a vital 2-0 victory against China, bolstered by Jackson Irvine's opening goal. This win positions them well for automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, currently sitting on 13 points. However, they face a challenging remaining schedule with crucial upcoming matches against Japan and a potentially decisive meeting with Saudi Arabia. Despite the victory, the team's hopes are still riding on future results, illustrating the competitive nature of the qualification process in the Asian group.
Jackson Irvine further established himself as the face of the Socceroos, netting a goal and paving the way for a crucial 2-0 victory over China.
The Socceroos now sit on 13 points in the qualification standings, three clear of third-placed Saudi Arabia, creating a tense final stretch for automatic World Cup qualification.
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