U19 Southeast Asian Championship 2026: Thailand and Malaysia begin their campaigns

The 2026 U19 Southeast Asian Championship kicks off its Group B matches on June 2, featuring Thailand and Malaysia. U19 Thailand will face U19 Brunei at 4 p.m. local time, while U19 Malaysia plays U19 Singapore at 8 p.m. Both games will be broadcast live on TV360.

Thailand's U19 team, nicknamed the "War Elephants," enters the tournament with the clear objective of winning the championship. Head coach Jukkapant Punpee stated that the entire team, from leadership to players, is focused on securing the title. However, recent performances in youth competitions have placed significant pressure on the squad.

The tournament, held in Indonesia from June 1 to 14, includes 11 teams divided into three groups. Group A consists of Vietnam, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar. Group B comprises Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Group C features Australia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. The format involves a single round-robin within each group, with the top team from each group and the best second-placed team advancing to the semifinals.

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