The Thailand U23 national team continues training at Al Nassr; "Phakawat" says the team is gradually improving its coordination.
On 6 Jan 2026 at 17:30 Thailand time, at the Al Nassr Club training ground, the Thailand men's U23 national football team conducted ongoing training in Saudi Arabia to prepare for the AFC U23 Championship final tournament.
This training session focused on reviewing concepts and correcting mistakes in both defense and offense.
Before training, Phakawat Tangakorn, a defender from Buriram United, said, "The team is quite ready now because we have prepared well. Coach Wang has been working on tactics, and everyone is trying to adapt to each other. Personally, I’m doing well and adjusting to the weather here. I will do my best and hope Thai football fans will support us."
"The team’s adaptation is improving steadily. Many teammates played together at the U20 level, so I don’t think adaptation is a big concern since many have worked together before, including some senior players. Things are getting better."
"For the first match against Australia, they are a strong team, but we are well prepared and will try our best. The goal, as the coach said, is to advance. Personally, I will give my all if given the chance. I ask Thai U23 fans to cheer for us; we will do our best."
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The Thailand U23 team will have one more training session to prepare for the AFC U23 Championship. The match schedule is as follows:
8 Jan 2026
Australia vs Thailand
18:30 Thailand time
At Al Shabab Club Stadium
11 Jan 2026
Thailand vs Iraq
21:00 Thailand time
At Prince Faisal bin Fahad Sports City Stadium
14 Jan 2026
Thailand vs China
18:30 Thailand time
At Al Shabab Club Stadium
All matches will be broadcast live on YouTube: BG Sports.
This AFC U23 Championship does not directly qualify teams for the next tournament but will affect the pot allocation for the 2028 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers. The 2028 qualifiers will determine the nations representing football at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA.
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