Hudson backs Thailand squad for 52nd King’s Cup
Thailand will face Brunei on 14 November in Sisaket, with the final and third-place playoff scheduled for 17 November.
Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson has expressed satisfaction with his 23-man selection for the 52nd King’s Cup in Sisaket Province. Speaking on 5 November 2026, he said discussions with clubs had helped assemble the squad despite difficulties with the fixture calendar and other issues.
Hudson acknowledged the work involved in securing players but said those challenges were part of his job, rather than grounds for excuses. He added that he looked forward to working with the group and believed the players could make Thailand proud at the tournament.
The squad includes midfielders Theerathon Bunmathan of Buriram United and Supachok Sarachat of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. Port FC striker Jude Soonsup-Bell and RB Omiya Ardija forward Suphanat Mueanta are also selected.
Sisaket Provincial Stadium (Ko Klang Nam) will host Oman against Tajikistan at 16:00 on 14 November, followed by Thailand against Brunei at 19:30. On 17 November, the third-place playoff is scheduled for 16:00 and the final for 19:30.
