China has not qualified for the men’s World Cup since 2002. But Ma Ning, nicknamed “Card Master,” will ensure there is still a Chinese presence on the field at the tournament.

Ma Ning, conhecido pelo rigor na arbitragem, concentra agora o apoio dos adeptos chineses que não verão a sua selecção no Mundial 2026.

A 12-hour-plus time difference and various streaming options are influencing how people in China watch the World Cup.