Jude Bell is in strong form! He hopes to lead the 'War Elephants' to defeat Turkmenistan and advance to the 2027 Asian Cup final round.
On 24 March 2026, the War Elephants squad, closely watched by Thai football fans, includes 22-year-old Thai-English player Jude Suntharaporn Bell, who has been called up to the Thailand national team for the second time following his recent performance in the 4-0 away win over Sri Lanka.
Next, Thailand will play Turkmenistan in the final Group D qualifier of the 2027 Asian Cup on 31 March. The match will be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32, www.thairath.co.th/tv/live, Facebook pages Thairath TV and Thairath Sport, and YouTube channel Thairath Sport. Kickoff is at 19:30 at Rajamangala Stadium.
Jude Bell, Thailand's striker, told Thairath Sports, "Gaining the coach's trust is very difficult because the league there is intense, demanding strength and power. You have to compete with players proving themselves. You must show the coach what you can do. I'm very happy now to be playing regularly. The goals and assists I've made are results of consistent play. Last year in Spain, I hardly played. When I first moved here, I had limited opportunities, but now I play more. My goal is to play as much as possible, score goals, and perform well."
Regarding his opportunity to serve the Thailand national team, Jude Bell expressed pride in being called up again and believes the team has enough potential to win this match.
"I'm very proud to help the team. In the last match, I scored two goals. Our main objective together is to beat Turkmenistan. I think fans see our team's potential. We have many skilled players, both experienced and young. We have 10 days of training and have prepared specifically for this game," he said.
For the final and crucial Asian Cup qualifier, Jude Bell is a key offensive player for the War Elephants, with the sole goal of securing victory and qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup final round.