On the afternoon of May 24, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced the list of 27 players participating in the 2 matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against China and Singapore. Ekanit Panya (Urawa Red Diamonds) and Jonathan Khemdee (Ratchaburi) are the 2 names that were unfortunately eliminated.
FAT and coach Ishii Masatada have been tough on undisciplined young players. At the 32nd SEA Games, Jonatham Khemdee threw away his silver medal in men's football after losing to U22 Indonesia. A Cambodian fan picked it up and showed it off on social media. The incident caused the midfielder born in 2002 to receive fierce criticism from his hometown.
Ekanit Panya was removed from the Thai national team.
Meanwhile, midfielder Ekanit Panya "escaped" the Thai national team's training session ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup. This star wanted to stay in Japan to prepare for the new season with Urawa Red Diamonds. FAT could not contact this player to know the situation. He was immediately eliminated. More notably, the image of the 1999-born star reportedly attending a ceremony in his hometown made public opinion even more angry.
Some legends of Thai football such as Teerathep Winothai commented that the absence of a few undisciplined young players does not affect the strength of the national team. The former striker said that coach Ishii Masatada can manage well with the current force.
Basically, the Thai team has the best players such as captain Theerathon Bunmathan, midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin or veteran striker Teerasil Dangda. Veteran players such as Patiwat, Dolah, Suphanan, Sarach Yooyen, Teerasak,... are all named. Supachai, Supachok and Suphanat will be concentrated at different times.
Thailand have two matches against China and Singapore. If they get 6 points, they will pass the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.
List of Thailand team:
Goalkeepers (3): Patiwat Khammai (Bangkok United), Saranon Anuin (Chiangrai United), Somporn Yos (Port FC)
Defenders (7): Theerathon Bunmathan, Sasalak Haiprakhon (Buriram United), Suphanan Bureerat, Chalermsak Aukkee (Port FC), Elias Dolah (Bali United), Suphan Thongsong (Bangkok United), Santiphap Channgom (BG Pathum United)
Midfielders (11): Sarach Yooyen, Chanathip Songkrasin, Kritsada Kaman (BG Pathum United), Supachok Sarachat (Consadole Sapporo), Weerathep Pomphan (Bangkok United), Peeradon Chamratsamee (Buriram United), Jaroensak Wonggorn (Muangthong United), Tanaboon Kesarat, Bordin Phala (Port FC), Akkarapong Pumwiset (Lamphun Warriors), Airfan Doloh (Uthai Thani)
Strikers (6): Poramet Arjvirai (Muangthong United), Teerasak Poeiphimai (Port FC), Anan Yodsangwal (Lamphun Warriors), Teerasil Dangda (BG Pathum United), Supachai Chaided (Buriram United), Suphanat Mueanta (OH Leuven).
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/thai-lan-loai-2-ngoi-sao-nem-huy-chuong-tron-tap-trung-doi-tuyen-quoc-gia-ar873164.html
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