Thai Student Footballers Refine Tactics Ahead of World Championship
The Thai under-18 school football team has been training for three weeks at the Queen Sirikit 60th Anniversary Stadium, fine-tuning tactics and fitness ahead of the World School Football Championship in Suzhou, China, scheduled for October 17-26, 2026. Coach Sukrut Yothee said the squad is 70-80% ready after four friendly matches against local clubs and the Thailand U-17 national team, with two more weeks to improve physical conditioning. On October 15, the team will receive a final briefing from Department of Physical Education Director-General Mongkol Wimolrat before departing for the tournament.
The Thai under-18 school football team has been training for three weeks at the Queen Sirikit 60th Anniversary Stadium, focusing on tactics and fitness under coach Sukrut Yothee. They have played four friendly matches against local clubs and the Thailand U-17 national team, achieving 70-80% readiness, with two more weeks to improve physical conditioning before the World School Football Championship in Suzhou, China, from October 17-26, 2026. On October 15, the team will receive a final briefing from Department of Physical Education Director-General Mongkol Wimolrat before departing for the tournament.