China and Singapore Tie in Exciting 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Match

China Ties Singapore in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with a Thrilling Draw

The Chinese national football team has shared the spoils of war with Singapore following an exhilarating draw, which marked their second round of competition in Group C for the prestigious 2026 FIFA World Cup. Wu Lei scored two goals but the match ed in a deadlock at 2-2.

Before the game began, both teams underwent significant changes in leadership and strategy to counteract the fierce competition ahead. Currently, China ranks third in their group with one win and a single defeat, while Singapore's campgn began on a losing note following back-to-back losses.

The momentum of the match shifted swiftly during the first half, when Wu Lei headed the ball into the net off a precise cross from Wang Shangyuan in the 10th minute. This was followed by another decisive moment for China as they took the lead further ahead with Wu's second goal coming from a rebound shot after Xie Pengfei's long-distance attempt in stoppage time.

However, Singapore defied expectations and fought back valiantly agnst the Chinese juggernaut. Faris Ramli managed to pull one goal back in the 53rd minute when his shot was deflected into the goal by a Chinese defer, leaving goalkeeper Yan Junling with no chance of stopping it.

In an unexpected turn of events, the situation became even more intriguing as Singapore's substitute Jacob Mahler equalized for their team in the dying moments, after Zhang Linpeng missed a critical clearance.

The outcome of this thrilling match left China with one point from two games while Singapore earned its first point in the tournament. Despite the tie, China remns third in Group C, tied on points but behind South Korea and Thland based on goal difference.

As for their next fixtures, China will face Singapore agn at home in Tianjin in a back-to-back confrontation scheduled for Tuesday.

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