20:00 BST tomorrow.
World Qualifying Round (WQR)
In the fifth round of Group C of the second phase of the Asian zone, the Chinese men's soccer team will host the
Thailand
. This match will be crucial in determining whether China can advance to the Round of 18.
Current Group C battle:
Korea: 10 points, first place China: 7 points, second place Thailand: 4 points, third place Singapore: 1 point, bottom place
Lineout rules
The top two in the group advance directly to the Round of 18, while the bottom two in the group are eliminated directly from the World Cup. In the case of a tie, priority is given to comparing the total group goal difference and the total number of goals scored in the group.
Analysis of the situation of the lineup
If China beats Thailand
: The difference between China and Thailand will be widened to 6 points, and China can advance to the 18-team tournament in one round.
If China draws with Thailand
: The difference between China and Thailand is still 3 points, which will complicate the situation for China's advancement. In the final round, China may need to compete with Thailand on goal difference, unless China remains undefeated against South Korea or Thailand fails to beat Singapore. Currently China has a goal difference of 1, while Thailand has a goal difference of -2.
If China loses to Thailand
China and Thailand are tied on seven points, and China will have to fight for a win against South Korea in the final round, while hoping that Thailand fails to beat Singapore.
