Team Melli’s friendly international match against Thailand in Bangkok looks in doubt following the death of king of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej. The revered monarchy who died at the age of 88 in Bangkok after a long illness was a much sacred figure and a period of one year mourning has been declared by the government in which no celebrations will be carried out.

Iranian official were alerted to this fact by the Thai counterparts, however the final call on the match status will be given to the FFIRI on Monday 17th October.

The match scheduled for 9th November, was part of Team Melli’s preparation for the final group match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Syria in Malaysia. Carlos Queiroz needed the match for players acclimatization of the hot and humid weather of the far east.

FFIRI officials are already looking for an alternative to the Thailand match.