Match analysis: Thailand U20 vs Iraq U20 in the final qualifying match for the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup, live on Thairath.
On 6 September 2026, Thailand U20 is set to face Iraq U20 in the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers, Group F, round 3 at 19:30. The match will be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32, www.thairath.co.th/tv/live, Thairath TV Facebook (www.facebook.com/ThairathTV), Thairath Sport Facebook (www.facebook.com/ThairathSport), and YouTube: Thairath Sport.
Thailand U20 team analysis
Coach Bo Jakrapan Punpi leads the Thailand U20 squad, known as the War Elephants, who have won their first two matches against UAE 1-0 and Turkmenistan 1-0, collecting a full 6 points. For this match, a draw would be enough to secure the top spot in Group F.
The team is fully fit with no injuries or suspensions. Coach Bo is expected to mostly use the same lineup as previous games, with possible minor changes. The team will be led by goalkeeper Poomrape Siribunyakul, who performed excellently in the first two matches. Defenders Vision Inaram and Chirapong Chaemsakul remain as the central back pairing. Midfielders Danupol Bubpha and Surachet Kikuntod anchor the midfield, while the attacking line features Siwa Pikulhom, Pitchaya Kongsri, and Natthakorn Rattanasuwan. The striker position continues to be held by Siwakorn Pholsarn.
Projected Thailand U20 starting XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Poomrape Siribunyakul (GK), Jakrapol Upkara, Vision Inaram, Chirapong Chaemsakul, Thanyakorn Saengsuk, Danupol Bubpha, Surachet Kikuntod, Siwa Pikulhom, Pitchaya Kongsri, Natthakorn Rattanasuwan, and Siwakorn Pholsarn.
Iraq U20 team analysis
Iraq, coached by 44-year-old Ahmed Salah, has a record of one loss to Turkmenistan 0-1 and one win over UAE 2-1, keeping their hopes alive for qualification.
Key players include striker Moaamel Malik Sabah Alshawi, who has scored two goals in the tournament, midfield captain Hussein Al-Siyadi, and playmaker Al-Abidin Yassim.
Thailand U20 qualification scenarios
A win or draw guarantees Thailand the group championship.
If they lose but Turkmenistan does not beat UAE,
or if they lose by just one goal difference with a scoreline like 1-2 or 2-3, Thailand can still qualify as one of the best second-placed teams.
Predicted score
Thailand U20 3-1 Iraq U20
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