Phang Nga:Phang Nga is accelerating its preparations for the upcoming AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026, with the project now over 60% complete. The province is set to welcome 12 nations competing in the tournament.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sarawut Thanacharoensakul, Deputy Governor of Phang Nga Province, along with relevant agencies, conducted a site visit to the Tsunami Memorial Park in Ban Nam Khem, Takua Pa District, to monitor the progress of the preparations. The competition and training venues are undergoing renovations to ensure they meet international standards.
The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026 is scheduled to take place from November 18-28, 2026, at the Beach Soccer Field in Tsunami Memorial Park. Twelve teams from across Asia will participate, with host nation Thailand drawn into Group A. They will compete against Japan, Bahrain, and Iraq.
In Group B, Iran, aiming for their fifth title, will face Lebanon, Vietnam, and Afghanistan. Group C features Oman, the 2015 champions, competing against the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan.
The tournament format will see the winners and runners-up from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, advance to the quarter-finals. Three teams from this round will qualify as Asia’s representatives for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2027.
This event presents an opportunity for Phang Nga to gain international recognition, boost tourism, stimulate the local economy, and rejuvenate the sports scene in the province.