The 2016 King's Cup was the 45th edition of the annual international men’s football tournament hosted by the Football Association of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand. Four teams competed in the competition, each registering a squad in accordance with tournament regulations. The participating national sides and their respective squad announcements are summarized below.
| Team | Squad Announcement Date | Notable Information |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand (hosts) | 4 May 2016 | The Thai squad was selected by head coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul and comprised a mixture of domestic league players and overseas‑based Thai nationals. |
| North Korea (DPR Korea) | 5 May 2016 | Head coach Jong Tae‑seong named a 23‑man roster featuring several regulars from the DPR Korea domestic league, with a focus on defensive solidity. |
| Uzbekistan | 6 May 2016 | Managed by Suat Kiliç, Uzbekistan’s squad included a core of players from the Uzbek Super League and a few Europe‑based professionals. |
| South Africa (U‑23) | 7 May 2016 | The South African under‑23 side, coached by Thabo Senong, participated as a developmental team, with a squad consisting primarily of players eligible for the 2016 Olympic qualifiers. |
Squad Composition and Regulations
- Each team was permitted to register a maximum of 23 players, including three goalkeepers.
- Players had to be officially eligible to represent their nation under FIFA statutes at the time of the tournament.
- The squads were submitted to the tournament organizers no later than 10 days before the opening match.
Sources of Information
The above details are derived from official squad announcements released by the respective football associations and reported by reputable sports news outlets covering the 2016 King's Cup. Comprehensive player‑by‑player lists for each team are documented in those primary sources.
Note: While the participating teams and the existence of squad announcements are well‑established, the complete rosters for each nation are not reproduced here in full due to space constraints and the reliance on external, detailed match‑day programs.
