Jackson Irvine puts the Socceroos ahead in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

Jackson Irvine puts the Socceroos ahead in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Australia can't allow China to dictate terms in Hangzhou on Tuesday as the hosts' World Cup hopes hang by a thread.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Australia can't allow China to dictate terms in Hangzhou on Tuesday as the hosts' World Cup hopes hang by a thread.

Victory in Hangzhou would see Australia take a giant step towards the 2026 tournament with automatic qualification tantalisingly close

Australia has claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to take a further step towards next year's tournament in North America.

Australia has claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to take a further step towards next year's tournament in North America.

Japan-based veteran Mitchell Duke will make the dash to China for the injury-hit Socceroos' next World Cup qualifier.

Japan-based veteran Mitchell Duke will make the dash to China for the injury-hit Socceroos' next World Cup qualifier.

The Socceroos can take another important step on the qualifying road to next year’s FIFA World Cup with a win in China on Tuesday night.