Chanathip Songkrasin's father spoke about his son ahead of today's crucial match, confidently predicting the outcome of the Thailand national team versus Turkmenistan, which will determine qualification for the Asian Cup 2027.
On 31 March 2026, Jung Kongpop Songkrasin, father of “Messi Jay” Chanathip Songkrasin, a key midfielder for the Thailand national team “War Elephants,” coached by Englishman Anthony Hudson, spoke ahead of today’s important match against Turkmenistan that will decide qualification for the Asian Cup 2027.
Recently, Jung Kongpop Songkrasin told Thairath TV Channel 32, “If we lose this game, we are out. We have to win. I ask for inspiration from Thailand’s football fans to support the national team so they can win and advance. Actually, we don’t pray for anything specific, but we will pay respects to sacred spirits and local guardian deities. Since Chanathip joined the national team, whenever he plays anywhere, we always pay respects. I believe we will win 2-1.”
The Thailand national football team “War Elephants” is scheduled for the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, Group D, Matchday 6 against Turkmenistan on 31 March 2026 at 19:30 (broadcast starting at 19:00) at Rajamangala Stadium. The match will be televised on Thairath TV Channel 32, www.thairath.co.th/tv/live, Facebook: Thairath TV www.facebook.com/ThairathTV, and Thairath Sport www.facebook.com/ThairathSport.