Match Analysis: Thailand U23 vs Japan U23 Group Stage Match 3 Live on Thairath

Match analysis: Thailand U23 vs Japan U23 in the group stage match 3, live broadcast on Thairath.

On 22 Sep 2026, Thailand U23 is set to face Japan U23 in the final Group A match of the 2026 Asian Games group stage, kicking off at 17:30 GMT+7, broadcast live on Thairath TV, Channel 32.

Thailand U23, led by Coach Wang Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul, recently won 5-1 against Hong Kong, securing two consecutive wins and guaranteeing advancement with 6 points. To top the group, they must win this match.

Teerawarin Jansri remains sidelined due to injury; the rest of the squad is intact, though some key players may be rested. The lineup likely includes goalkeeper Sarawat Phosaman, defenders Chonphat Buaphan and Wichian Inaram, midfielder Sitta Bunla controlling the play, attackers Priphan Wonga, Thanakrit Chotmuangpak, and Sirapop Wandi, with Jehanafi Mama as the striker.

Japan U23 coach Go Oiwa has chosen mostly U21 players to prepare for the 2028 Olympics. The squad features four players active overseas and largely builds on the 2026 Asian Cup U23 champion core.

Key players include goalkeeper Rui Araki from Gamba Osaka; defenders Rion Ishihara from AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands and Keita Kosugi from Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany; midfielder Yuto Oseki, captain from Kawasaki Frontale; and striker Yutaka Michiwaki from Iwaki FC in J2 League, who started both matches and scored in this tournament.

On 13 Jan 2018, Thailand U23 lost 0-1 to Japan U23 in the Asian Cup.