Thailand face Saudis, Iraq in Paris Olympic qualifiers

Thailand were yesterday drawn to meet defending champions Saudi Arabia in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 which also serves as the continent’s qualifying round for next year’s Olympics.

The other two teams in Group C following the draw in Doha are former winners Iraq and Tajikistan.

Holders Saudi Arabia lead the cast, with former champions South Korea (2020), Uzbekistan (2018), Japan (2016) and Iraq (2013) also looking to become the…