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The tournament will feature four national sides: Thailand (ranked 93rd), Oman (81st), Tajikistan (100th) and Brunei (196th). Oman and Brunei are making their debut in the King’s Cup. Matches will take place during the FIFA window from November 9 to 17, with the semifinals on November 14 and the final on November 17, sanctioned as an A‑match by FIFA. The Football Association of Thailand has organized the King’s Cup 51 times before, always drawing strong interest. Sisaket has upgraded the Koh Klang Water Stadium capacity from 15,000 to 17,000 seats. The province is famed as a sports city, home to two Thai League clubs — Sisaket United and Rassadai — and has produced many national team players such as Supachok Sarachat and Suphanat Mueanta. Officials thanked the Transport Deputy Minister Siriwong Angksakulkiat, the local sports association and all provincial agencies for their support, and invited football fans to attend the historic event.

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