China fall to Australia 3-1 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier

Mitchell Duke (#15) of Australia controls the ball against China in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifier in Adelaide, Australia, October 10, 2024. /CFP

China lost to Australia 3-1, despite scoring first in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifier in Adelaide, Australia, on Thursday.

The Chinese visitors enjoyed a strong start and found t