Team China starts World Cup qualifiers with victory over Thailand
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Team China starts World Cup qualifiers with victory over Thailand

China Daily  

It was not easy in the pouring rain, but China's men's soccer team earned three crucial points after winning its first Asian qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, beating Thailand 2-1 on Thursday at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. Thailand got the lead after Sarach Yooyen scored in the 23rd minute, but Team China captain Wu Lei equaled six minutes later. The top two finishers in each group will advance to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and book their places at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027. Of the 48 berths on offer at the 23rd FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, eight and a half have been allocated for the Asian zone.

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