In the 7th match of the FIFA World Cup qualifying AFC 3rd round, China faced Australia in Hangzhou. China faced Australia in their match. In the first half, Jackson Irvine and Nishan Velupillay scored back-to-back goals, giving Australia a two-goal lead. In the end, China lost 0-2 to Australia. With 2 matches remaining, the chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is slim.