Thailand bow out, China make historyListen to this articleThailand national football team pose for a group photo at a recent match. "China have done really well, and I congratulate them for advancing for the first time," he said. China, who finished second behind Australia, will now face Uzbekistan in the last eight. China's goalkeeper Li Hao was again central to their progress, producing a string of saves to deny Thailand. Thailand coach Anthony Hudson, who attended the ceremony, on behalf of the Football Association of Thailand, welcomed the challenge.

Source: Bangkok Post January 16, 2026 00:30 UTC