Ahead of Indonesia Clash, China’s Main Goalkeeper Experiences Performance Decline

Goalkeeper struggles raise concerns for China ahead of 2026 qualifiers

Chinese media 163 has reported significant concerns surrounding China’s national football team ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Indonesia. The main issue reported relates to the performance of their primary goalkeeper, Wang Dalei.

Wang Dalei’s performance decline with Shandong Taishan

Wang Dalei, who plays for Shandong Taishan, has been struggling with a significant performance decline in this season’s domestic league. This comes as a stark contrast to his previous form, where he was a key figure in China’s victory over Indonesia in their first meeting roughly seven months ago.

Key matchup in June 2025 at Gelora Bung Karno

This crucial match will take place on June 5, 2025, at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. Both teams are gearing up for this highly anticipated encounter, with concerns mounting over China’s goalkeeper situation heading into the clash.