In a stunning blow to the nation’s sporting ambitions, China’s national football team suffered a 1-0 defeat against Indonesia in their away match on Tuesday, effectively ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The loss marks the culmination of a tumultuous qualifying campaign. China began the eighteen-team Asian qualifiers with three consecutive losses. While subsequent victories offered a flicker of hope, a recent streak of three additional defeats extinguished any remaining prospects.
Adding insult to injury, the string of losses has seen China plummet to 94th place in the latest FIFA world rankings – their lowest position in nine years. This defeat, against an Indonesian side they haven’t lost to in a competitive match for 68 years, underscores the severity of the situation.
With this defeat, China, now bottom of their group, has relinquished all chances of progressing to the next stage, securing their early elimination and ending all aspirations for the prestigious tournament.
The official social media accounts of Chinese football were immediately flooded with a torrent of criticism following the match, reflecting the widespread disappointment and frustration among fans. Public outcry predictably followed, though much of the commentary remains unprintable.
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