Jakrapan Panpi reveals the team's readiness ahead of Thailand's national team competing in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Group F, at Chonburi Stadium.
On 30 Aug 2026 at the Chonburi Stadium press room, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held a press conference ahead of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers Group F. The event was led by Jakrapan Panpi, head coach of Thailand's U-20 national team, along with the head coaches of Iraq, UAE, and Turkmenistan.
"Coach Bo" Jakrapan Panpi said, "Our Thailand U20 team has been preparing continuously since finishing the ASEAN Championship in Indonesia. We have prepared well and are ready for this tournament."
"We acknowledge that our group is tough, but we have prepared thoroughly to face all three nations. Each team has quality, but we are ready with information and preparation. I believe playing at home in Thailand will help us achieve the results we want."
"Our clear goal is to qualify for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup in the People's Republic of China. We invite fans, whether at Chonburi or wherever convenient, to come support the players at the stadium or follow the broadcasts on all platforms."
The match schedule for Thailand's U20 men's national team in the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers is as follows:
Match 1
Thailand U20 vs. UAE U20
31 August 2026
19:30
Chonburi Stadium
Match 2
Turkmenistan U20 vs. Thailand U20
3 September 2026
19:30
Chonburi Stadium
Match 3
Iraq U20 vs. Thailand U20
6 September 2026
19:30
Chonburi Stadium
Live broadcast on: Thairath TV Channel 32, www.thairath.co.th/tv/live
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The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers will select eight group winners and the seven best runners-up from eight groups to advance to the final tournament in China in early 2027. From there, four teams will represent Asia at the 2027 U20 FIFA World Cup in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, teams finishing last in their groups will enter the Development Phase in the next qualifying round.
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