China’s national football team roared to a crucial 4-1 victory against Singapore in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier 🌍⚽, played in front of a roaring 42,977-strong crowd in Tianjin. The win propels China to second place in Group C, keeping their World Cup dreams alive!
Star striker Wu Lei stole the spotlight with two goals and an assist 🔥, bouncing back from last week’s dramatic 2-2 draw. Despite a shaky start—Singapore’s Faris Ramli equalized just a minute after Wu’s opener—China regained control with goals from Fei Nanduo (penalty), Wu Lei, and Wei Shihao in the final stretch. The match wasn’t without drama: defender Li Yuanyi got a red card, and Wu will miss the next game due to yellow cards 😬.
Coach Branko Ivankovic’s bold lineup changes paid off, benching captain Zhang Linpeng for fresh legs. Singapore, missing five starters, struggled to keep up. Meanwhile, South Korea topped the group after defeating Thailand 3-0, setting up a nail-biting June showdown where China faces Thailand and South Korea. Only the top two advance!
