Jai Fa U13 and Maple Bangna U15 emerged as champions, with Isuzu Suphan securing tickets in both categories to conclude the GLO Cup 2026 Central and Western regional qualifiers.
The eight-a-side youth football tournament, the GLO Cup 2026 Thailand Championship Central and Western regional qualifiers, officially concluded on 24 May 2026 in Kanchanaburi province. Over six days, the competition featured high-quality, intense matches and fierce contests among youth teams from across the region, culminating in regional champions crowned and representatives advancing to the national championship, along with the full selection of players for the GLO STAR project.
In the under-13 category, the final pitted two strong teams, Jai Fa Academy and Pranburi Football Academy, against each other. Jai Fa Academy delivered a sharper performance, winning 3-1 to claim the Central and Western regional title and become the first-ever regional champions in the U13 division of the tournament.
In the third-place match, Isuzu Suphan Academy faced Ban Kao Wittaya in a closely contested game that ended 0-0 in regular time, leading to a penalty shootout. Isuzu Suphan Academy prevailed 3-2 on penalties to secure third place.
The under-15 final was a tense affair between Maple Bangna Hotel Football Club U15 and Sampran Wittaya School. Both teams battled evenly throughout 40 minutes, finishing 0-0 and proceeding to a penalty shootout. Maple Bangna Hotel Football Club U15 converted their penalties more effectively, winning 4-3 to claim the Central and Western regional championship in a grand finish.
In the U15 third-place match, Isuzu Suphan Academy delivered an impressive performance by thrashing Suankularb Pathum FC 6-0 to take third place. This victory helped them advance to the national championship round in both age groups, making them the only team from the Central and Western zones to do so this year.
The four teams reaching the semifinals in each age group earned the right to represent the Central and Western regions in the Thailand Championship finals as follows:
Under-13 category
Jai Fa Academy (Champion)
Pranburi Football Academy (Runner-up)
Isuzu Suphan Academy (Third place)
Ban Kao Wittaya (Fourth place)
Under-15 category
Maple Bangna Hotel Football Club U15 (Champion)
Sampran Wittaya School (Runner-up)
Isuzu Suphan Academy (Third place)
Suankularb Pathum FC (Fourth place)
A key highlight of the event was the GLO STAR 2026 project, aimed at discovering high-potential youth players nationwide. The committee closely monitored player performances throughout the competition before selecting 11 players from the Central and Western zones for the national selection round, including 4 players in the U13 category and 7 in U15.
GLO STAR 2026 Central and Western Zone
Under-13 category
Patchara Ocharot (Ban Kao Wittaya)
Tin Wilai (Jai Fa Academy)
Pongsathorn Thiengtat (Pranburi Football Academy)
Khunakon Mekhi (Jai Fa Academy)
Under-15 category
Kritsanapong Khatiwong (Samkok Provincial Administration Organization Pathum Thani)
Nantapak Puketu (Maple Bangna Hotel Football Club U15)
Phitchaya Ketbangruay (Sampran Wittaya School)
Pitipat Butlak (Pattaya United A)
Phuraphat Chaichanram (Kanchanabao)
Thanakrit Numwatthana (Ubon Rattanaratchakanya Rajawittayalai Nakhon Pathom)
Khajornsak Sarathongpan (Nong Khao Kowit Pittayakhom School)
The GLO STAR project will continue selecting players from all seven regions nationwide before the national championship round, narrowing the selection to 15 players per category for the GLO STAR Camp training. The final selection will reduce the number to three players per category, who will receive the opportunity to train with Avispa Fukuoka Club in Japan for six months.
Following the conclusion of the Central and Western regional qualifiers, the intensity of GLO Cup 2026 continues immediately. The next qualifying round, the fifth venue, will move to the Upper Northeastern zone, held from 2 to 7 June 2026 in Khon Kaen province. The Central Administrative Organization Stadium in Khon Kaen will host the U13 matches, and the 50th Anniversary Stadium of Khon Kaen University will host the U15 games, to select regional representatives and the next GLO STAR prospects on the path to the national stage.