Assumption United Wins U-14 ASEAN Football Tournament

Assumption United of Thailand dominated the final match to defeat Japan's Shiga Select 4-0 and claim the championship at the 9th JINTAN U-14 ASEAN Dream Football Tournament 2026, held at VERSO International School in Samut Prakan province. The tournament brought together 16 youth teams under 14 years old from Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia in an intensely competitive atmosphere.

The final was presided over by Masao Kiba, a former J-League professional and current J-League ambassador for Asia, and Ishida Hideuzuku, managing director and research and development chief of Morishita Jintan Co., Ltd. of Japan. Both finalists, Assumption United and Shiga Select, demonstrated excellent performance from the group stage through to the championship match.

In the third-place playoff, Triam Udom Suksa School defeated Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw. Final standings: Champions—Assumption United; Runner-up—Shiga Select; Third—Triam Udom Suksa School; Fourth—Johor Darul Ta'zim FC.

The tournament, now in its 9th edition, is jointly organized by the Football Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage (FAT) and Japan Dream Football Association (JDFA), with support from Morishita Jintan Co., Ltd. It aims to develop youth football talent and provide international competition experience.

Notable award winners included MVP Kritssakorn Moolsrisuk and Top Scorer Phuvisit Ayurung, both from Assumption United. Two players received the prestigious ASEAN Dream Player Award—Phakpol Sripattana from Tachiam Chachoengsao FC and Sam Taylor from Triam Udom Suksa School—earning certificates and short-term training opportunities with J-League Academy teams in Japan to develop their professional football careers.