Serious mode! Thailand's U20 women's football team enforces a strict social media ban to fully focus on competing in the 2026 Asian Championship.
On 2 April 2026, Graham Arnold, the 62-year-old Australian coach, revealed the secret behind leading the Iraq national team to a 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia, securing the final ticket to the 2026 World Cup and returning to the tournament after 40 years. The key was not complex tactics but a strict "social media ban" during the training camp to ensure players maintained full concentration.
Meanwhile, in the U20 Women's Asian Championship, Group A's second match will see Thailand's "Chaba Kaew U20" face Vietnam U20 at Thammasat Stadium on 4 April 2026 at 20:00. A win would guarantee Thailand's advancement to the next round.
The team's spirit was boosted by their recent comeback win, overturning a 0-2 deficit to score 3 goals in 10 minutes and beat Bangladesh 3-2. A crucial factor behind this success is the "iron rule" set by "Coach Nueng" Nuengrutai Srathongvian, who ordered all players to put away their phones and communication devices to fully focus on the competition.