Thai media is buzzing over the chance to qualify for the 2029 Club World Cup.

Thai media reports that Buriram United is positioned before a significant chance to join the FIFA Club World Cup 2029. Should they obtain a ticket, the team from the golden temple nation might encounter world-leading powerhouses such as PSG.

Page Krian Buriram has just published an article confirming that the leading football club of the Land of Golden Temples is standing before a great opportunity to appear at the most prestigious club-level competition. Specifically, the focus on Buriram United stems from the latest developments in the AFC Champions League Elite. After Al Ahli reversed the situation to defeat Vissel Kobe 2-1, the Saudi Arabian representative brightened their path to defend the championship. This scenario is assessed to create a considerable advantage for Buriram United in the race to secure a ticket to the Club World Cup 2029.

According to FIFA's allocation format for tournament slots, the Asian region (AFC) has 4 tickets to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2029. These slots are awarded to the champions of the AFC Champions League Elite from the 2024/25 season through 2027/28. However, if a club wins more than once, the remaining slot will be given to the team with the highest accumulated points on the continental coefficient ranking.

This is precisely the opportunity for Buriram United to dream of making history. According to Thai media, this team currently ranks 3rd on the Asian coefficient table, thereby maintaining a favorable position in the competition. If they continue to advance deep in upcoming seasons and accumulate more points, Buriram could fully squeeze into the group securing tickets.

The most crucial condition is the occurrence of a "repeat champion" scenario within the four-year cycle. At the present moment, Al Ahli is evaluated as a heavyweight candidate to continue winning the title, and if that happens, the door for Buriram United will open wider than ever.

Meanwhile, FIFA Club World Cup 2029 has confirmed the first five representatives to take part. PSG became the first European club to secure a ticket thanks to the Champions League title in the 2024/25 season. Flamengo is the South American representative after winning the Copa Libertadores 2025. Cruz Azul represents the CONCACAF region, Pyramids FC secured the slot for Africa, and Al Ahli is the first Asian team to have a participation ticket.

The 2029 tournament will continue to be organized with a 32-team format, gathering the world's strongest clubs. UEFA has 12 slots, South America has 6 slots, while AFC, CAF, and CONCACAF each possess 4 tickets. The host country is yet to be determined, but the event's appeal is predicted to be immense.

If everything unfolds as expected, Southeast Asian fans could fully witness Buriram United stepping onto the world stage, even facing PSG alongside Europe's top stars at the FIFA Club World Cup 2029.