China, under Marcello Lippi, were defeated in qualifying 1-0 by Iran. With the loss, the opening for China to advance to Russia 2018 is getting narrower. China is in last place in Asian qualifying with 5 points in 7 matches. With a victory by Uzbekistan against Qatar, China will be mathematically eliminated and the Italian coach will be left out of the World Cup in Russia.
Date: 28/03/2017 -
Russia 2018, China defeated by Iran, Lippi's team approaching elimination
