Thailand target knockout spot against Philippines in ASEAN Championship clash
Thailand face the Philippines in the 2026 ASEAN Championship Group B on August 4, with the War Elephants aiming to maintain their perfect record and secure progress to the next round.
Thailand’s national football team will take on the Philippines in the 2026 ASEAN Championship Group B on Tuesday, August 4, as the War Elephants look to continue their strong start and move closer to the knockout stage.
The match will kick off at 8pm at the New Clark City Athletic Stadium in the Philippines.
The Group B encounter is the third match for both teams, with Thailand seeking another victory to strengthen their position in the group, while the Philippines need points to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Thailand seek another win
The Philippines, managed by Carles Cuadrat, have collected three points from two matches and will be looking for a positive result.
Their main attacking threat is Harvey Gayoso, who has already scored two goals in the tournament.
Thailand, under head coach Anthony Hudson, have made a perfect start with six points from two matches and have yet to concede a goal.
The War Elephants are expected to continue relying on key attacking players Teerasil Dangda and Yodsakon Burapha, while Sarak Yuyen is set to control the midfield and Manuel Tom Bihr leads the defence.
Thailand enter the match with an advantage in squad quality and confidence, with a strong chance of securing another win if they maintain their current level of performance.
Expected starting line-ups
Philippines:
Quincy Kammeraad; John Lucero, Christian Rontini, Adrian Ugelvik, Daisuke Sato; Javier Mariona, Cole Molyka, Oskari Kekkonen, Sandro Reyes, Kenji Nishioka; Harvey Gayoso.
Thailand:
Kampol Pathomakkakul; Narubadin Weerawatnodom, Manuel Tom Bihr, Nattapong Sayriya, Wanchai Jarungngern; Seksan Ratree, Sarach Yooyen, Chaiphon A-dton, Kakan Khamyok; Teerasil Dangda and Yodsakorn Burapha.
ASEAN Championship schedule
The ASEAN Championship semi-finals and final will continue with home-and-away formats.
The semi-finals are scheduled for:
- August 15-16, 2026
- August 18-19, 2026
The final will be played on:
- August 22, 2026
- August 26, 2026
After facing the Philippines, Thailand will return home to play Myanmar at Rajamangala National Stadium on August 8, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.
Fans can watch the match live via TrueVisions Now and True Ball Thai 1.
