Good evening folks, and welcome to our live coverage of another huge World Cup qualifier for the Socceroos. They’re facing China in a must-win clash in front of around 80,000 people in Hangzhou; Team Dragon need the three points to keep their direct qualification hopes alive while for Australia, victory will ensure destiny remains firmly in their own hands ahead of a bumper June window.
The match starts at 10pm AEDT and is only on Paramount+, and if you don’t have it, you can keep up with all the action right here with me, Vince Rugari.
But wait, there’s more! From 9.35pm, Japan takes on Saudi Arabia in another crucial Group C fixture. The Socceroos really need a favour from Japan, who clinched qualification for the 2026 World Cup last week as the first non-host nation to do so. I will be keeping a close eye on that match, too, and keeping you fine people updated with any significant developments.
If the Samurai Blue win and Australia takes care of business, the Socceroos will have a four-point gap on the Saudis with two games to play.
I’ve spent most of the day trying not to think about this. It’s going to be a really tense night, and probably zero fun at all.
Hopefully, the Socceroos can get the job done.
Nishan Velupillay celebrates a goal against Indonesia.Credit: Getty Images
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