Analysis of the Thailand U23 national team versus South Korea U23 in a friendly match, live broadcast on Thairath TV and online.
The Thailand U23 national team is set to face South Korea at Pathum Thani Stadium on 6 June 2026 at 18:00. The match will be broadcast live 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, as well as YouTube: Thairath Sport.
Analysis of the Thailand national team.
"Coach Wang," Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul, head coach of Thailand U23, recently led the team to a closed-door friendly 1-1 draw against Kyrgyzstan. The next major goal is the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
This match may see changes from the first game, with Yotsakorn Burapha possibly returning as starting striker against South Korea, and Sarawut Phosamun expected to resume his position as goalkeeper.
Predicted starting lineup: Sarawut Phosamun (GK), Sapon Nongwong, Nathan James, Chanon Thamma, Phon Aek Maneekorn, Phakphon Boonchuay, Noprut Rakchum, Sirapop Wandi, Thanakrit Chotmuangpak, Chavalwit Saelao, Yotsakorn Burapha.
Analysis of the South Korea national team.
Lee Min-sung, coach of South Korea, recently managed a 1-1 draw in a friendly against the UAE. The squad's core players compete abroad, with six players based overseas.
Key players include Kim Ji-soo, a defender from Kaiserslautern in Germany; Yoon Do-young from FC Dordrecht; Lee Hyun-joo, an attacker playing in Portugal; and striker Lee Young-jun from Grasshopper Club Zürich.
Recent head-to-head records from the last five matches:
5 July 1991: Thailand U23 0 - 2 South Korea U23 (Pre-Olympic Tournament)
30 September 2014: South Korea U23 2 - 0 Thailand U23 (2014 Asian Games)
8 June 2022: South Korea U23 1 - 0 Thailand U23 (U23 Asian Cup)
21 September 2023: Thailand U23 0 - 4 South Korea U23 (2022 Asian Games)