Ikeda expects better from Thailand

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Ikeda expects better from Thailand

Chiang Mai: Thailand head coach Futoshi Ikeda was satisfied with his team’s 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026 Qualifiers Group B opener but admitted there is still plenty of room for improvement.

While Saowalak Pengngam stole the spotlight with a hat-trick, Ikeda stressed that Thailand should have been more ruthless in front of goal.

Qualifiers - Group B: Timor-Leste 0-4 Thailand

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Timor-Leste 0-4 Thailand

Chiang Mai: Saowalak Pengngam starred with a hat-trick as Thailand kicked off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026 Qualifiers Group B campaign with a 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste on Thursday.

Thailand next face Iraq on Sunday while Timor-Leste will aim to bounce back when they take on India.

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 5-2 Mongolia

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 5-2 Mongolia

Chiang Mai: Iraq turned on the power to defeat Mongolia 5-2 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B match on Thursday.

With four points in the bag, the win sets Iraq up nicely for a crunch match against Thailand on Sunday with Mongolia only in action again on Wednesday when they face the group hosts.

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 0-0 Timor-Leste

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 0-0 Timor-Leste

Chiang Mai: Iraq and Timor-Leste played to a goalless stalemate in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Monday.

In a game of few chances, Iraq survived going down to 10 players in the second half to take a point. 

Qualifiers - Group B: Mongolia 0-13 India

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Mongolia 0-13 India

Chiang Mai: India opened their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B campaign with a sparkling 13-0 win over Mongolia on Monday.

Mongolia will look to bounce back against Iraq on Thursday with India facing Timor-Leste on Sunday.