Overview

• Australia secured a 2-0 victory over China in Hangzhou, with goals from Jackson Irvine and Nishan Velupillay in the first half.
• The win places Australia second in Group C with 13 points, three ahead of Saudi Arabia, as they edge closer to automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
• Saudi Arabia held Japan to a 0-0 draw in Saitama, keeping their hopes alive for the second automatic qualification spot.
• China's losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia have eliminated their chances of automatic qualification, shifting their focus to securing a playoff position.
• Indonesia boosted their playoff hopes with a 1-0 win over Bahrain, moving into fourth place under coach Patrick Kluivert.