Analyzing World Cup context

I'm thinking that "豪赌世界杯" might be about the expectation that China's men's team would qualify for the 2022 World Cup, but it's 2025 now. It seems that there's recent interest in 2024, likely due to the CSL's scheduling around the Asian qualifiers. There's a major gap for national team matches, especially before the final rounds. I wonder if the CSL left time for China to advance, but did they make it?Clarifying China's advancement

I'm piecing together that in June 2024, China made it to the Round 3 Top 18 after drawing with Thailand and losing to South Korea. Their advancement came from South Korea beating Thailand. Now, I'm wondering if China might have been eliminated early in the next matches. There's also a mention of a long break, which could be linked to the 2022 World Cup. Maybe the CSL extended that break thinking the national team would qualify for Qatar, especially with leagues pausing for the tournament.Examining the season break

I’m considering the phrase "最后间歇期," which likely refers to the 2024 season and a long break toward the end for national team training, especially with the Asian Cup in early 2024. It seems like there was a significant gap in November-December to prepare for the qualifiers. Maybe the planners left a buffer for various uncertainties, such as scheduling changes and weather delays. As those issues didn’t fully arise, the long break became clear.Understanding the scheduling choices

I'm reflecting on Ma Dexing's comment about how the scheduling seemed to anticipate the national team's chances for qualification, leading to a lengthy pause at the end of the season. There could also be a winter break considered for extreme cold. The "最后间歇期" raises questions about its length, possibly extending to mid-March. I think it’s best to explain that the CSL schedule was front-loaded, leaving a significant FIFA window for national competitions, playoffs, and various scheduling conflicts.