Latest Asian Games 2026 Group E standings after the Thailand women's national football team lost their first match to Japan.
On 14 Sep 2026 GMT+7, here is the summary of results and standings after the first matchday of the women's football group stage at the Asian Games 2026 Group E. The "Chaba Kaew," Thailand's women's national team, made their debut against the host nation Japan, the three-time defending champions and gold medal holders.
Chinese Taipei 2-1 Vietnam
Japan 8-0 Thailand National Team
After the first matchday, the Thailand women's national team ranks last in Group E with an inferior goal difference compared to Vietnam. Japan leads the group, ahead of Chinese Taipei, who also earned 3 points from their opening match.
1. Japan 3 points (Goals for 8, Goals against 0)
2. Chinese Taipei 3 points (Goals for 2, Goals against 1)
3. Vietnam 0 points (Goals for 1, Goals against 2)
4. Thailand 0 points (Goals for 0, Goals against 8)
After the first matchday of Asian Games 2026, the "Chaba Kaew" women's team has no points yet but still has a chance to advance in their remaining two games. Their path to the quarterfinals requires finishing in the top two of the group or qualifying as one of the best two third-placed teams out of the three groups.
