Thailand face Japan for Asian Games group title on Sept 23
Thailand’s Asian Games match against Japan in Aichi kicks off at 5.30pm on September 23, live on AIS PLAY and Thairath TV Channel 32.
- Thailand's U-23 men's football team will play Japan on September 23 to decide the winner of Group A at the Asian Games.
- The match is scheduled for a 5:30 PM Thai time kick-off at Toyota Stadium in Aichi, Japan.
- The result will determine Thailand's quarter-final opponent; a win secures a match against the Group B runner-up, while a draw or loss leads to a match against the Group B winner.
Thailand’s men’s under-23 football team face Japan for first place in Group A at the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday (September 23), with kick-off scheduled for 5.30pm Thai time at Toyota Stadium in Aichi, Japan.
Thailand’s third group match will determine their quarter-final pairing, with the War Elephants set to meet either the winners or runners-up from Group B.
Japan result will determine Thailand’s quarter-final opponents
Thailand’s route into the last eight depends on the result against Japan:
- Thailand win: Victory over Japan would secure first place in Group A and a quarter-final against the Group B runners-up.
- Thailand draw or lose: A draw or defeat against Japan would leave Thailand as Group A runners-up, setting up a quarter-final against the Group B winners.
Asian Games Group B remains undecided
The Asian Games Group B contest remains open ahead of the final round of fixtures, with no team yet assured of qualification or eliminated.
Group B standings
- China: 4 points.
- Iran: 4 points.
- North Korea: 1 point.
- United Arab Emirates: 1 point.
China face the United Arab Emirates in their final Group B match, while Iran take on North Korea.
Group B’s remaining fixtures are scheduled to finish before Thailand’s match against Japan. Thailand’s players and coaching staff will therefore know the final standings before kick-off and can plan their approach with the potential quarter-final opponents already established.
Japan vs Thailand live on AIS PLAY and Thairath TV
Japan vs Thailand will be shown live on the AIS PLAY app and Thairath TV Channel 32, as listed in Thailand’s Asian Games broadcast programme. Kick-off is at 5.30pm Thai time on September 23.
