Thailand came from two goals down to beat Kyrgyzstan 3–2 in their 2026 Asian Games men’s football Group A opener at Toyota Stadium, Japan, VnExpress reported. Jehhanafee Mamah pulled one back in the 55th minute, and Paripan Wongsa scored in the 69th and 73rd minutes. Wongsa’s brace completed Thailand’s first Asian Games win across three editions.

Coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul said Thailand had three points toward a four-point target. A Sept. 20 win over Hong Kong could secure early progress before the Sept. 23 meeting with Japan.