Football – Tuesday March 25: Socceroos vs China World Cup qualifier in China
March 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Socceroos are scheduled to face China PR in a FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifier on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The match will take place at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, and is set to kick off at 7:00 PM local time.
This fixture is crucial for Australia’s qualification campaign, as they aim to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Under the guidance of coach Tony Popovic, the team is focusing on elevating their performance standards to compete effectively against top Asian nations.
However, the Socceroos are facing challenges due to injuries to key players. Defender Harry Souttar has been ruled out for up to a year after rupturing his Achilles tendon, and winger Nestory Irankunda’s participation is in doubt due to an ankle injury.
Despite these setbacks, the team remains determined to perform at an elite level in the upcoming qualifier against China