Australia Seeks Win Over China In FIFA World Cup Qualifier

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 30: Australia is expecting to win against China in its first match of the FIFA 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers final round, said the head coach of the Socceroos. Talking about their opponent, the Chinese national team, Arnold said they were "hardworking." Australia's home qualifier against China on Sept. 2 will be moved to Doha, as Football Australia (FA) could not reach an agreement with the local government to host the match in Sydney due to a recent spike of COVID-19 cases in New South Wales.Australia on Saturday revealed a 27-man squad for its first two matches of the final round qualifiers, with most of the selected players based at overseas clubs. Talking about the 30-year-old midfielder Aaron Mooy, who plays for Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Port, Arnold said he was a "top-class player" and will be in good shape. (Footage by Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images)