Chinese football fans pour money into food stall run by Singapore’s goalkeeper

Singapore goalkeeper Hassan Sunny’s performance kept China’s World Cup dream alive (AP)

Chinese football fans have poured their love – and money – into a Singaporean goalkeeper’s food stall after his performance in a game this week indirectly helped China advance to the third qualifying round for the World Cup in 2026.

Hassan Sunny, a 40-year-old goalkeeper on the national team, became an overnight celebrity on Chinese social media after Singapore’s 3-1 loss to Thailand on Tuesday.