Highlights and goals from Thailand 1-2 China in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers | 11/16/2023

Experience the electrifying conclusion of this gripping duel. It has been an absolute pleasure to have your company. Until next time!

Theerathon Bunmathan takes a free kick, Sarach Yooyen’s shot goes wide.

We are now in injury time.

Zhu Chenjie’s shot misses the target.

Supachok Sarachart’s deflected shot indicates Thailand’s pursuit of a tie in the final stretch of the match.

Wu Xi receives a yellow card, marking the third for China in this match.

Wang Shangyuan is shown a yellow card.

Sarach Yooyen’s shot is deflected by goalkeeper Yan Junling, resulting in a corner.

Theerathon Bunmathan’s shot is saved by goalkeeper Li Lei.

Bodin Phala makes another attempt, but his shot goes wide.

The second half begins with a change in China. Xie Pengfei enters the field.

The first half concludes with a 1-1 tie on the scoreboard.

The first half ends with Zhu Chenjie’s wide shot for China.

Chanathip Songkrasin’s shot goes wide, another missed opportunity for Thailand.

We are now in injury time.

Thailand’s corner kick is headed wide by centre-back Manuel Bihr.

Substitution due to injury for Thailand. Manuel Bihr is replaced by Pansa Hemviboon.

Thailand misses a chance to increase the lead, Bodin Phala’s shot goes wide.

Zhang Linpeng receives the first yellow card of the match.

First dangerous arrival for the Chinese team with a shot from Jiang Shenglong, which misses the target.

Bodin Phala’s shot is blocked, indicating Thailand’s strong start to the match.

Thailand’s first chance with Suphanat Mueanta’s shot saved by the China goalkeeper.

The match between Thailand and China kicks off.

The 22 players take to the field. The national anthems will be played before the start of the match, with China playing as the visitor today.

The match will be officiated by Qatari referee Falahi.

The match between Thailand and China is about to begin. Stay tuned for the live updates and analysis here on VAVEL!

In their last national team break, Thailand played two friendly matches, losing 1-2 against Uzbekistan and defeating Vietnam 2-0. In the EAFF Football Championship, they scored four points out of nine.

China’s recent matches included a 1-1 draw against Estonia and a heavy 8-0 loss against Georgia. In the Kings Cup, they lost in the final on penalties against Iraq.

There have been a total of 19 clashes between Thailand and China, with China winning 12 times, Thailand winning four times, and three draws. Their last encounter was in 2019, with Thailand winning 0-1 in the China Cup semifinal.

Thailand and China will kick off the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Group C, alongside South Korea and Singapore.

I am Manuel Carmona Hidalgo, here to guide you through this match. Stay tuned for live pre-match analysis and updates on VAVEL!