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Thai FA Targets 2027 Women’s World Cup
Thai FA Targets 2027 Women’s World Cup
Wednesday 18 June 2025 09:30 AM
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has officially launched a strategic plan for women’s football under the vision “From Grassroots to Greatness,” reaffirming its commitment to returning the Thai women’s national team, known as “Chaba Kaew,” to the FIFA Women’s World Cup stage with the campaign “Road to Brazil 2027.”
The Pope with ‘two left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
The Pope with ‘two left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
Sunday 27 April 2025 03:00 PM
FOOTBALL: His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis’s passion was football - for him “the most beautiful game” and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
Thursday 12 December 2024 10:27 AM
FOOTBALL: FIFA yesterday (Dec 11) confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.
Tuchel targets England World Cup glory
Tuchel targets England World Cup glory
Thursday 17 October 2024 10:38 AM
FOOTBALL: Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England’s wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions yesterday (Oct 16).
Thailand's futsal team eye historic quarter-final spot
Thailand's futsal team eye historic quarter-final spot
Wednesday 25 September 2024 11:41 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand coach Miguel Rodrigo is busy devising a game plan to help his men pull off an upset win over France on Friday and make it to the quarter-finals of the Fifa Futsal World Cup for the first time.
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
Friday 14 June 2024 12:56 PM
FOOTBALL: Singapore’s veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny says Chinese football fans have been sending him money to say thank you for his unlikely role in keeping their World Cup dreams alive.
Heartbreak for Thailand as World Cup campaign ends
Heartbreak for Thailand as World Cup campaign ends
Wednesday 12 June 2024 09:45 AM
FOOTBALL: It was heartbreak for Thailand despite defeating Singapore 3-1 in their concluding match of the preliminary qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup last night (June 11) at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
Thailand draw 1-1 with China in World Cup qualifier
Thailand draw 1-1 with China in World Cup qualifier
Friday 7 June 2024 09:24 AM
FOOTBALL: Thailand battled to a 1-1 draw with China in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match yesterday (June 6), meaning the War Elephants will need a win, and some luck, in their final match on Tuesday if they hope to move on.
War Elephants target vital win
War Elephants target vital win
Thursday 6 June 2024 07:06 AM
FOOTBALL: As the Thai national football team geared up for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying battle with China this evening (June 6), their coach Masatada Ishii reiterated his resolve to win the country’s remaining two Group C games.
Thais target two victories in World Cup qualifiers
Thais target two victories in World Cup qualifiers
Tuesday 4 June 2024 08:30 AM
FOOTBALL: The Thailand national football team left for China on Sunday (June 2) with their head coach Masatada Ishii promising an all-out effort to win their remaining two Group C games of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas
Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas
Friday 31 May 2024 01:12 PM
CRICKET: Cricket ventures into uncharted territory tomorrow (June 1) as the first ever major tournament to be staged in the United States gets under way in Texas with the opening game of the T20 World Cup.
Thais book place at Futsal World Cup Finals
Thais book place at Futsal World Cup Finals
Friday 26 April 2024 12:30 PM
FUTSAL: Thailand’s futsal team secured their place in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan in September after reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
NBTC excludes FIFA World Cup from broadcast mandate
NBTC excludes FIFA World Cup from broadcast mandate
Thursday 4 April 2024 12:15 PM
FOOTBALL: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has approved the removal of the FIFA World Cup from its “must-have” rule, which mandates that major sporting events be accessible on free TV channels.
Ishii remains upbeat despite Korea defeat
Ishii remains upbeat despite Korea defeat
Thursday 28 March 2024 09:57 AM
FOOTBALL: Despite losing to South Korea 3-0 in their fourth Group C game of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at home on Tuesday night (Mar 26), Thailand coach Masatada Ishii is not giving up hope of progressing to the next stage of the event.
South Korea tame War Elephants in 3-0 win
South Korea tame War Elephants in 3-0 win
Wednesday 27 March 2024 10:29 AM
FOOTBALL: Thailand were no match for a highly motivated South Korea in the home leg of their Group C World Cup qualifier, falling 3-0 at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok last night (Mar 26).
Thailand draw with Korea in World Cup qualifier
Thailand draw with Korea in World Cup qualifier
Friday 22 March 2024 07:43 AM
FOOTBALL: Thailand fought back to secure a hugely credible 1-1 draw against South Korea in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match last night (Mar 21).
War Elephants ready for tough test in Seoul
War Elephants ready for tough test in Seoul
Tuesday 19 March 2024 09:15 AM
FOOTBALL: The Thailand men’s national football team arrived in Seoul yesterday (Mar 18) for their tough third Group C game of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals against mighty South Koreans on Thursday.
FAT extends Ishii’s contract
FAT extends Ishii’s contract
Thursday 29 February 2024 09:44 AM
FOOTBALL: Japanese coach Masatada Ishii has signed a contract that will keep him at the helm of the Thailand national men’s team until the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in July 2026.
War Elephants jump 12 places in FIFA rankings
War Elephants jump 12 places in FIFA rankings
Monday 19 February 2024 09:30 AM
FOOTBALL: The Thailand men’s football team has moved up an impressive 12 positions in the FIFA global rankings released on Thursday (Feb 15).
Ishii turns focus to World Cup qualifiers
Ishii turns focus to World Cup qualifiers
Friday 2 February 2024 07:48 AM
FOOTBALL: The War Elephants, who had an impressive run at the on-going Asian Cup in Qatar, returned home yesterday (Feb 1) after their exit from the tournament following a 2-1 loss to Uzbekistan in the last 16 round on Tuesday.

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