Thai Students Defeat England 2-0 in World School Football Opener
Thai student football team defeated England 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World School Football Championship held in Suzhou, China. Anucha Lutam scored the first goal in the 65th minute, followed by a second from substitute defender Danudech Kan-ophas. The win earned Thailand its first three points, and they will next play Ireland on October 20.
The second half began with Thai head coach Sukkrisut Yothee urging a more attacking approach. In the 65th minute, midfielder Anucha Lutam of Pathumkongka School scored to give Thailand a 1-0 lead. Thailand continued to press and extended their advantage to 2-0 when substitute defender Danudech Kan-ophas, who had just come on, netted the second goal. England pushed forward in the remaining time but could not break through Thailand's defense, and the match ended 2-0, securing Thailand's first three points in the tournament. Thailand will next face Ireland on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Thailand time.