Thai Football Association Parts Ways with Marco Gokcel, U-17 National Team Head Coach
Marco Gokcel has been replaced as Thailand's U-17 football coach after the team's first-round exit from the AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, where they managed only one draw and missed World Cup qualification.
The Thai Football Association has parted ways with Marco Gokcel, head coach of Thailand's U-17 boys football team, after the team's exit in the first round of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup. The association expressed gratitude to Gokcel and his coaching staff for their commitment and hard work throughout their service, with the contract ending following the final tournament held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2026. Thailand managed only one point from a draw with Myanmar in the group stage and missed out on a berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Thai U-17 national team will compete in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers scheduled for November 2024. The Football Association of Thailand has wished all staff members success in their future endeavors, and the technical committee will now consider appointing a new head coach to lead the team moving forward.
