After Singapore’s 2-2 draw with China, some of us might just think that we might be holding the World Cup trophy in MetLife Stadium at New Jersey on 19 July 2026.

Last Thursday, Singapore hosted China in the first leg at the Singapore National Stadium for a match that was part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

In football matches, two-legged ties are a common format where each team hosts one leg, with the winner determined by the aggregate score across both matches.