Thailand U-17 National Team Announces 23-Player Squad for AFC Championship Quest to World Youth Cup
Thailand's U-17 national team has announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Championship in Saudi Arabia this May, with hopes of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
The Thai Football Association has announced a 23-player squad for Thailand's U-17 national team under the leadership of head coach Marco Gol Kerl to compete in the AFC U-17 Championship 2026, taking place from May 5-22 in Saudi Arabia. The team features goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards from prominent Thai clubs and schools including Bangkok Christian College, Buriram United, and various other institutions. The team will depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport on April 30 via Qatar Airways flight QR827. Thailand is grouped in Group A alongside Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Myanmar, with the top two teams from each of the four groups advancing to the knockout rounds. The eight advancing nations from Asia will represent the continent at the FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in Qatar in November. Thailand's group-stage matches include May 5 against Tajikistan at 00:30 (early May 6), May 9 against Saudi Arabia at 00:00 (early May 10), and May 12 against Myanmar at 00:00 (early May 13), all at King Abdullah Sports City venues.
