Match analysis: Thailand National Team vs China in a FIFA Day friendly. Live on Thairath today at 18:35 GMT+7.
On 9 June 2026, Thailand's national team will visit China at 18:35 GMT+7 at the Jinhua Sports Center Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32, www.thairath.co.th/tv/live, Facebook pages Thairath TV (www.facebook.com/ThairathTV) and Thairath Sport (www.facebook.com/ThairathSport), as well as on YouTube: Thairath Sport.
Analysis of the Thailand national team.
Anthony Hudson, head coach of Thailand, led the team to a 2-2 home draw against Kuwait in the latest match. The team's real-time world ranking has dropped to 94. This game is crucial to regain confidence after considerable criticism from fans.
It is expected that the starting lineup may see changes, especially in the attacking positions. Players like Erawan Garnier may start, alongside Theeraphat Prueathong and striker Jude Bell ready to score.
Projected Thailand starting XI: Patiwat Khammai (GK), Narubadin Weerawatnodom, Manuel Tom Bihr, Phiwat Akkatham, Suphanan Burirat, Krisda Kaman, Sarach Yooyen, Erawan Garnier, Seksan Ratri, Theeraphat Prueathong, Jude Bell.
Analysis of the China national team.
China, coached by 46-year-old Zhao Jiayi, recently edged Singapore 2-1, lifting their real-time world ranking to 93. Their main goal is to develop the team for the FIFA World Cup.
The team is led by star forward Wu Lei, 34, who has scored 36 goals for China; Behram Abduweli, a professional Chinese footballer of Uyghur descent; and captain striker Zhang Yuning, who scored the equalizer against Thailand in their 1-1 draw in 2024.
Head-to-head record over 32 matches:
China wins: 21
Draws: 5
Thailand wins: 6
In their last two meetings, Thailand lost 1-2 at home and drew 1-1 away in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, second round.
Prediction:
Thailand to win 1-0 away.