Thai Student Footballers Lose 0-5 to Guinea in China
Thailand's national student football team suffered a 0-5 defeat against Guinea in the World School Football Championship semi-finals in Suzhou, China. Guinea dominated with their physical play, scoring four first-half goals and adding a fifth after the break. Thailand will now face hosts China in a classification match for 5th-8th place.
The 2026 World School Football Championship semi-final took place in Suzhou, China on October 23, 2026. Thailand's student team, featuring Patcharapol Kamsuk (goalkeeper), Jakkrapan Phromwipha, Siwakorn Phet Rueanthong, Thitikorn Bangjan, Peerathat Padthum (captain), Danudet Kan-ophas, Theerapat Thisungnoen, Raphatsak Kamonchuenphirun, Sittisak Phadarit, Suphanut Chaiprapha, and Thanaphop Silaram, faced a strong Guinea side from Africa. Guinea exploited their height and strength advantage in the first half, using long balls to attack. They took the lead in the 11th minute through Ahoussane Conte, doubled it in the 14th via Ibrahim Soumah, and made it 3-0 in the 30th through Alseny Cisse. Thailand had a chance when Anthony Tangbao hit the post, but Guinea extended to 4-0 in the 40th through Mamady Konte. The second half saw Thailand push forward while Guinea eased off, but Thailand couldn't penetrate the defense. Guinea's substitute Mohamed Cisse scored a fifth in the 68th minute. The match ended 0-5 to Guinea. Thailand will now play for 5th-8th place against hosts China (Team 1) on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM Thai time. The winner advances to the 5th-6th place match, the loser to the 7th-8th place match.
