Match analysis: Thailand U23 vs North Korea U23 friendly in China, live broadcast on Thairath TV and online platforms.
On 31 March 2026, Thailand U23 will face North Korea U23 in the final match of the CFA Team China International Youth Tournament Xi'an at Fengdong Football Park East Stadium. The match kicks off at 14:00 Thailand time and 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.
Analysis of the Thailand national U23 team.
“Coach Wang” Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul, head coach of Thailand U23, has led the team in two matches in this tournament: a 2-2 draw against China and a 1-0 win over Vietnam, accumulating 4 points.
For this match, Usamma Tiangkam returns after serving a suspension from the first game against China, competing with General Maneekorn for the left-back position. Meanwhile, Vision Inaram is still sidelined with a knee injury and is unlikely to play. Other players such as Sarawat Phosamun, Chonphat Buapan, Khakhana Kamyok, Thanakrit Choti Muangpak, and Jehanafi Mama remain available as before.
Predicted Thailand starting lineup in a 4-4-2 formation: Sarawat Phosamun (GK), Attapon Saengthong, Chonphat Buapan, Theerakwin Jansri, General Maneekorn, Siraphop Wandi, Phichitchai Siakrathok, Khakhana Kamyok, Thanakrit Choti Muangpak, Jehanafi Mama, Theerapat Prueathong.
Analysis of the North Korea national U23 team.
Kim Young Jun, head coach of North Korea U23, has managed two matches in this tournament, both ending in draws, earning 2 points: a 1-1 draw with Vietnam and a 1-1 draw with China.
For this match, key players from the previous two games are expected to participate, including Kim Kyong Sok,
a crucial midfielder, along with Ri Kwang Myong and An Kyong Ung, two important forwards who each scored a goal in this tournament.
Conditions for Thailand U23 to win the championship.
If Thailand beats North Korea, they will immediately clinch the championship without needing to wait for other match results.
If Thailand draws with North Korea, they must hope China does not defeat Vietnam to retain the championship.
Predicted score.
Thailand 1-0 North Korea