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China to hold World Cup prelims in UAE due to travel restrictions

11/02/2021| 5:08:43 PM|

The Chinese team will depart for Sharjah on Nov. 7.

China's hopes of playing their upcoming home World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Australia in front of their own fans have been dashed after the matches were moved to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates due to travel restrictions.

China, who are attempting to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since their debut in 2002, have yet to play at home in the final round of Asian preliminaries for Qatar 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"After negotiations with all related parties and the confirmation of the AFC, China will play against Oman and Australia on Nov. 11 and 16 respectively in Sharjah," Xinhua quoted the Chinese Football Association as saying.

"The Chinese team will depart for Sharjah on Nov. 7."

China are in fifth place in Group B and trail leaders Saudi Arabia by nine points after four matches.

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