Thailand Faces China in Asian Games Football Quarterfinal
Thailand faces China in the Asian Games men's football quarterfinal on September 26, with the winner advancing further in the tournament at Toyota Stadium.
Thailand's men's football team will take on China in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games on September 26 at 1 p.m. at Toyota Stadium. Thailand finished second in Group A with 6 points from three matches, recording wins over Kyrgyzstan (3-2) and Hong Kong (5-1) and a loss to Japan (0-3). China topped Group B with 5 points, defeating North Korea 2-1 and drawing with Iran and the UAE 0-0 each. Live broadcast channels include Thai PBS Channel 32 (free) and the AIS Play app (paid). In their last five meetings, Thailand's record against China stands at 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss. Head coach Wang Thawatchai Damnong-Ongtrakul stated that China's squad is highly capable and has trained extensively as a cohesive unit, making this a challenging encounter that requires solid tactical preparation.