Players of China and Iran in action during the match in FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier on March 28, 2017 in Tehran, Iran. China's national football team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Iran on March 28, 2017. The defeat means China's World Cup hopes have diminished, as they now sit second from the bottom in the six-team group, with only five points after seven rounds of play.(Photo/CFP)