Thai Students Beat Chile on Penalties to Reach World School Football Quarter-finals
Thailand's student football team defeated Chile 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World School Football Championship in China. The team will next face Guinea on October 23.
At the 2026 World School Football Championship in Suzhou, China, on October 22, Thailand's student team took on Chile (Team 1) in the round of 16. Thailand's starting lineup featured Patcharapol Kamsuk in goal, with Prantchanok Wangkiri, Jakraphan Phromwipha, Chayamart Pratumsoot, Thitikorn Bangjan, Anthony Tangpao, Danudet Kanopas, Anucha Luadam, captain Phromnat Phabua, Sittisak Phadathit, and Suphannat Chaiprapha.
In the first half, Thailand controlled the attack while Chile sat deep and looked to counter. After 20 minutes, Thailand came close when a shot hit the post. Despite continued pressure, the Thai side could not find a breakthrough, and the half ended 0-0.
The second half remained tight, with both teams playing cautiously and Chile maintaining their defensive shape. Neither side could score, forcing a penalty shootout.
Thailand shot first. Danudet Kanopas converted, and Chile's Ignacio Racioppi replied. Thailand's second taker, Thitikorn Bangjan, saw his effort saved by Chilean goalkeeper Joaquin Goycochea. Chile's Diego Radetz scored to make it 2-1. Thanaphop Silaram then netted for Thailand, but Chile's Jose Laren hit the post, saved by Patcharapol Kamsuk, leveling the shootout at 2-2. Sittisak Phadathit put Thailand ahead 3-2, and Chile's Sebastian Covarrubias missed wide. Finally, Siwakorn Petchreuangthong calmly slotted the winning penalty, sending Thailand through 4-2.
In the quarter-finals, Thailand will face Guinea, who eliminated Brazil 2-1, on Friday, October 23 at 11:30 AM Thailand time.
