Airdate: Road to Qatar: Socceroos v China

Set your alarm clock for Friday morning when the Socceroos take on China PR in Doha, Qatar.

The the third round of AFC Asian Qualifiers at 3.30am AEST marks the beginning of 10;s exclusive football coverage deal.

Calling the game are Simon Hill and Andy Harper, joined by Mark Milligan, Georgia Yeoman-Dale,  Bruce Djite and Alex Brosque.

Simon Hill said: “The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of football, and the Socceroos haven’t missed a finals in two decades. This is a tough but winnable group, and a good performance could set the tone for their return in 2022.

“The squad is a good blend of youth and experience and the Socceroos have a track record of being difficult to beat in these qualifiers. They’ll need that resilience in this marathon qualifying campaign.

“The Socceroos are about to make some exciting new World Cup memories, and the countdown to Qatar officially starts here.”

The Socceroos will also play Vietnam on Tuesday 7 September.

3.30am AEST Friday, 3 September on 10.