Live score: Thailand national team thrashes Pakistan to open FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 with a clean 3-point victory.
On 26 September 2026 at 16:00, at Siliwangi Harupat Stadium in Bandung, Indonesia, the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage Group B first match featured the men's Thailand national football team, ranked 94th globally, facing Pakistan, ranked 198th.
In this match, head coach Anthony Hudson started with captain Sarach Uyen, Kakhana Kamyok, and Seksan Ratri controlling midfield, supporting the attack led by Theerasak Phayapimai and Jude Sunthapsap-Bell.
Within 20 minutes, Thailand had their first chance to score. Seksan Ratri took a long-range right-footed shot just outside the penalty area, but the ball went straight to Pakistan goalkeeper Butt Yusuf, who caught it securely.
At the 31st minute, Thailand took the lead 1-0. Suphanan Burirat crossed into the penalty area to Jude Sunthapsap-Bell, whose header was saved by Butt Yusuf, but Theerasak Phayapimai followed up and scored on the rebound.
By the 41st minute, Thailand extended their lead to 2-0. Seksan Ratri advanced down the right flank and passed into the box to Jude Sunthapsap-Bell, who scored with a right-footed shot.
Near halftime at the 44th minute, Thailand had another scoring opportunity. Jude Sunthapsap-Bell headed the ball to Theerasak Phayapimai, who broke into the penalty area and shot right over goalkeeper Butt Yusuf. However, the assistant referee flagged for offside, so the half ended with Thailand leading 2-0.
In the 55th minute of the second half, Thailand made their first substitutions: Supachai Jaided and Supachok Sarachat came on for Jude Sunthapsap-Bell and Seksan Ratri.
At the 64th minute, Thailand increased their lead to 3-0. Theerasak Phayapimai combined with Supachai Jaided before breaking into the box and volleying a left-footed shot that curled into the far post.
At the 65th minute, Thailand made their third substitution, bringing Peeradorn Chamrasamee on for Sarach Uyen.
At the 74th minute, Thailand made two simultaneous substitutions: Phiawat Akkatham and Nicholas Mickelson replaced Manuel Tom Bihr and Suphanan Burirat.
In the 84th minute, Thailand sealed the win 4-0. Peeradorn Chamrasamee passed to Theerasak Phayapimai, who broke into the penalty area and chipped the ball over goalkeeper Butt Yusuf, completing his hat-trick in this match.
No further goals were scored. The match ended with the Thailand men's national team defeating Pakistan 4-0, earning three points in their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 debut.
Thailand's next FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage Group B match will be against Vietnam, ranked 99th globally, at Siliwangi Harupat Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia, on 29 September 2026 at 19:30.
Patiwat Khammai (goalkeeper), Natthapong Sairiya, Chaipol Adtan, Manuel Tom Bihr, Sarach Uyen (captain), Kakhana Kamyok, Theerasak Phayapimai, Krisda Kaman, Jude Sunthapsap-Bell, Suphanan Burirat, Seksan Ratri.
