Bangkok, Mano Polking, coach of the senior Thai national team. Confident that the War Elephants players will receive cheers. will beat China in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round on 16 Nov.

Mano Polking, Head Coach of the Thailand Men's National Football Team Revealed after the Thai national team announced the names of 26 players to prepare for the 2026 World Cup qualifying round in Asia zone, 2 matches against China on November 16 and against Singapore on November 21, that the players will be called for training from the 9th. November onwards, believe in the strength of this team. That it's the best set. and believe that if we concentrate And it came out well. will be able to beat China in the first game

As for the players, Mano Polking said that Nicholas Mickelson is unfortunately still bothered by an injury. So there is no name in this team. But it is expected that he will recover from his injury and be ready for the national team program in the next game. As for Ekanit Panya, Supachoke Sarachat and Suphanat Mueanta who play in foreign leagues. will join later Because there is still a weekend program with the club It is expected that we will have all the players in the 3-5 days before the first game. It's a good time.

Tickets for the first match at Rajamangala Stadium, the game against China on November 16, are still available. You can buy both 1 match and 3 home matches.

Source: Thai News Agency