China vs. Bahrain (Jun 10, 2025) Live Score

High-stakes, noise, and no Irvine: The path ahead for the Socceroos

Yukinari Sugawara hopes high of World Cup qualification can help Southampton beat the drop

Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

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High-stakes, noise, and no Irvine: The path ahead for the Socceroos

Yukinari Sugawara hopes high of World Cup qualification can help Southampton beat the drop

Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

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			Date	COMPETITION
Bahrain	undefined - undefined	China	Nov 14, 2024	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Bahrain	undefined - undefined	China	Sep 10, 2018	International Friendly
Bahrain	undefined - undefined	China	Aug 11, 2010	International Friendly

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