Thailand U23 Lose 2-1 to Qatar in Vietnam Tournament
Thailand's U23 team lost 2-1 to Qatar in their second match of the U23 GIA LAI – VTV CUP 2026 tournament in Vietnam, suffering their second consecutive defeat after a 0-3 opening loss to the hosts. Despite controlling possession and creating more chances, Thailand conceded early goals in the 8th and 18th minutes before a late penalty by Phongkarn Sangkhasopha provided a consolation. The team faces Singapore next on November 14.
The Thailand U23 national team, despite dominating possession and creating more chances, suffered a 2-1 defeat to Qatar in their second straight loss at the four-team U23 GIA LAI – VTV CUP 2026 tournament in Pleiku, Vietnam on November 12. Led by coach 'Coach Wang' Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul, Thailand lost their first match to hosts Vietnam 0-3, while Qatar drew 0-0 with Singapore. Qatar proved more clinical, scoring through Yaman Jarra in the 8th minute and Jassim Al-Sayyid Saleh in the 18th minute. Thailand pulled one back via a Phongkarn Sangkhasopha penalty in the 90+3rd minute. Thailand face Singapore next on November 14 at 15:00 at Pleiku Stadium.