China players line up before the Group A match of World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]

China coach Li Tie in action during the match at Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]

China's Wu Lei in action with Syria's Ibrahim Alma during the Group A match of World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]

China's Hongbo Yin, Wu Xi, Wu Lei, Liu Binbin and Wang Shenchao applauds fans after the match at Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]

China's Wang Shenchao with teammates celebrate after the match at Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]

China's Zhang Linpeng in action with Syria's Mahmoud during the Group A match of World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]