On November 20, the 6th round of AFC Asian Qualifiers Group C concluded, and an unusual situation has emerged in the group standings, with four teams tied on 6 points.
Japan has secured 5 wins and 1 draw, accumulating 16 points to lead the group, virtually securing a spot in the next round. Australia follows in second place with 7 points. Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and China are all tied on 6 points, with China at the bottom due to an inferior goal difference, but all still have a chance to qualify directly.
According to the schedule, China will face Saudi Arabia away in the next round.
