LIVE broadcast of Thailand U23 vs China football today, 14 Jan 2026, watch live at 18:30 in the AFC U23 Championship.
LIVE broadcast channel: Thailand U23 will compete in the AFC U23 Championship Group D, Matchday 3, against China U23 at Al Shabab Club Stadium on 14 January 2026 at 18:30 Thai time. Live coverage available on YouTube: BG Sports
Thailand U23 has played 2 matches: 1 loss and 1 draw, totaling 1 point, but still has a chance to reach the quarterfinals by aiming for 1st or 2nd place in Group D if they can beat China, who have 4 points from 2 games (1 win, 1 draw).
Thailand U23's only way to advance is to win. A victory guarantees finishing first or second in the group due to head-to-head advantage over China, regardless of the Australia-Iraq match result.
However, Thailand U23 will miss General Maneekorn, the left back serving his second match suspension due to a red card in their opening 1-2 loss to Australia, and Thanawut Phochai, a key forward also suspended after accumulating two yellow cards.
Thailand U23, coached by "Coach Wang," still has key players like Iklas Sanron, Sitta Boonla, Nathan James, Vision Inaram, and Shin Ngern Puttanyong, who scored the equalizer in their recent 1-1 draw with Iraq.
Meanwhile, China is led by Peng Xiao, who scored the winning goal in their 1-0 victory over Australia, and Behram Abduveli, a forward of Uyghur descent.
Thailand 2-0 China (2014 Asian Games)
Thailand 2-4 China (Dubai Cup 2022)
Thailand 1-3 China (Friendly 2025)
Thailand 0-0 China (Friendly 2025)
Predicted score : Thailand U23 wins 1-0
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