China PR, meanwhile, defeated Timor-Leste 2-1 to start their qualification bid on the front foot.
Australia 14-0 Northern Mariana Islands
Australia took the lead in the sixth minute through Nathanael Blair with Jing Lual then striking in the 10th and 13th minutes to put the Olyroos firmly in control. .....
FT | 🇦🇺 Australia 1️⃣4️⃣-0️⃣ Northern Mariana Islands 🇲🇵
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) September 3, 2025
Australia make a stunning early statement at #AFCU23 Qualifiers Group D! pic.twitter.com/BzBlwneYpz
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