Nualphan Lamsam, left, and Somyot Poompunmuang during a meeting yesterday.
Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Somyot Poompunmuang is aiming for the national side to win the country’s first ever Fifa World Cup berth at the 2026 finals.
He also targets an Olympic spot for the U23 side at Paris 2024.
In a rare appearance over the past few months, Somyot yesterday met Nualphan Lamsam, manager of the Thai senior and U23 sides, to discuss ways to improve the national teams.
The 2026 World Cup, to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico, will feature an increase in the number of participating teams from 32 to 48.
Thailand will have a higher chance of making their first World Cup appearance as Asia will get 8+1 spots at the…
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