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Thailand includes Chanathip, Theerathon absent from FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 squad

Star midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin has been named in Thailand's 23-player squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 in Indonesia, a tournament that will feature a rematch with Vietnam.

Thai midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin after the 0-0 draw with Vietnam in the second leg of the AFF Cup 2021 semi-final at Singapore National Stadium on 26/12/2021. Photo: ThailandNT

The Thailand national football team has announced its 23-player squad for the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, set to take place in Indonesia. The roster notably features star midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin, while prominent defender Theerathon Bunmathan is absent.

This tournament will see Thailand face off against regional rivals, including a highly anticipated rematch with Vietnam. The full squad list is as follows:

Goalkeepers (3): Kampol Pathomakkakul (Rachaburi FC), Patiwat Khammai (Bangkok United), Saranon Anuin (BG Pathum United)

Defenders (8): Krtisada Kaman, Waris Choolthong (BG Pathum United), Jonathan Khemdee (Rachaburi FC), Chaiyaphon Otton, Manuel Tom Bihr, Suphanan Bureerat (Port FC), Nattapong Sayriya (Chonburi FC), Nicholas Mickelson (SV Elversberg)

Midfielders (9): Kakana Khamyok (Bangkok United), Chanathip Songkrasin, Sarach Yooyen (BG Pathum United), Teerapat Pruetong, Supachok Sarachat (Consadole Sapporo), Peeradol Chamrasamee, Seksan Ratree (Port FC), Iklas Sanron, Anan Yodsangwal (Buriram United)

Forwards (3): Jude Soonsup-Bell, Teerasak Poeiphimai (Port FC), Supachai Chaided (Buriram United)

Hieu Luong

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/thai-lan-co-chanathip-vang-theerathon-tai-fifa-asean-cup-2026-5120100.html

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