Thailand Squad Travels to Singapore for ASEAN Cup Knockout
Thailand's national football team departed for Singapore on August 13 to begin the 2026 ASEAN Cup semi-finals, with coach Anthony Hudson adding striker Patrick Gustafsson to bolster the attack in the knockout rounds.
The Thai national football team gathered at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on August 13 to prepare for their trip to Singapore for the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup semi-finals against Singapore. Thailand finished Group B as champions and face Singapore, Group A runners-up, in a two-leg home-and-away knockout format to advance to the final.
Head coach Anthony Hudson said the team had prepared well throughout the week and would have one final training session before facing Singapore. He thanked BG Pathum United for allowing striker Patrick Gustafsson to join the squad for the knockout rounds after he did not play in the group stage. Hudson noted that Gustafsson's attacking style differs from other players and could provide significant help in this round.
Hudson explained that preparations for Singapore follow the same process used for previous group-stage opponents, though Singapore has improved in player quality, teamwork, and coaching staff familiarity. He emphasized the importance of replicating their previous four match performances.
Right back Naruebadin Weerawathanodm said the team was well-rested after their match against Myanmar and ready to face Singapore, noting that many Singapore players are familiar to Thai League fans. He stressed the importance of securing a good result in the away first leg to take advantage of playing at home in the second leg with supporter backing.
Weerawathanodm appealed to fans to support the team either via television or at the stadium, saying their pressure would benefit the national team. The first semi-final leg takes place on August 15 at Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore at 8:00 p.m., with the return match scheduled for August 18 at Rajamangala Stadium at 8:00 p.m.
