Asian Games 2026 men's football Group A standings after Thailand's victory over Kyrgyzstan in the opening match.
On 16 Sep 2026 GMT+7, the 2026 Asian Games football results and latest standings were summarized after the first round in Group A. Thailand's men's football team made an impressive debut by overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Kyrgyzstan 3-2.
First round, Group A, Matchday 1
Thailand defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2
Japan defeated Hong Kong 2-0
After the first round, Japan, the defending runner-up, leads Group A, ahead of Thailand who also earned 3 points but with an inferior goal difference. The host nation and the Thai team will face each other in the final group stage match.
1. Japan 3 points (Goals For 2, Against 0)
2. Thailand 3 points (Goals For 3, Against 2)
3. Kyrgyzstan 0 points (Goals For 2, Against 3)
4. Hong Kong 0 points (Goals For 0, Against 2)
In the second Group A match, Thailand will play Hong Kong on Sunday, 20 Sep 2026 GMT+7 at 14:00. The game will be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32 and the AIS PLAY application.