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Thailand Men’s Sepak Takraw Team Advances to King’s Cup Semifinals
The Thai men’s team secured a dominant victory over Iraq to top Group D and advance to the semifinals of the 39th King’s Cup World Sepak Takraw Championship.
According to Khaosod Online Thailand, the Thai men’s sepak takraw team maintained their world-class standing by defeating Iraq 3-0 in their final Group D match at the 39th King’s Cup World Sepak Takraw Championship, held at Fashion Island on August 10, 2026.
Thailand’s performance was clinical throughout the match. Team A won 2-0 (15-5, 15-4), Team B secured a 2-0 victory (15-4, 15-3), and Team C completed the sweep with a 2-0 win (15-7, 15-5). This victory follows previous 3-0 wins against Sri Lanka and Singapore, allowing Thailand to finish at the top of Group D with a perfect record.
For residents and visitors in Bangkok, this result confirms Thailand’s progression to the semifinals, where they are scheduled to face Laos, the winners of Group B. The other semifinal match will feature Malaysia against Indonesia. Both matches are set to take place at 19:00.
While the team’s dominance in the group stage is clear, the outcome of the upcoming semifinal clash against Laos remains to be determined. Fans of the sport can expect high-intensity competition as the tournament moves into its final stages.