Thai Students Fall to France, Finish 8th at World School Football
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In the 7th-place playoff of the 2026 World School Football Championship held in Suzhou, China, on October 25, 2026, Thailand's student side faced a strong French team. The Thai starting lineup featured goalkeeper Thitawan Wiayakorn, Prantachon Wangkiri, Chakraphan Phromwipha, Chayamar Pathumsoot, Thitikorn Bangjan, Rattanawat Wongprom, Anthony Tangpao, Therapat Thisungnoen, captain Sittisak Phadasit, Suphanat Chaiprapha, and Thanaphop Silaram.
France controlled possession from the outset and took the lead in the 11th minute when Alexandre Le Goff headed home. They continued to press and doubled the advantage in the 28th minute through Mael Loic, who cut inside and fired past Thitawan. Trailing 0-2 at half-time, Thailand attempted to mount a comeback in the second half but struggled to break down the French defence. Despite a more balanced contest after the interval, neither side added to the scoreline, and Thailand bowed out with a 0-2 defeat, securing 8th place overall — a notable improvement on their 21st-place finish at the previous edition in 2024.
