Vietnam defeat Philippines 1-0 in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener
The win gives Vietnam an important boost ahead of their remaining Group B matches against Thailand on September 29 and Pakistan on October 2.
Top leader receives FIFA President in Hanoi
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam called on FIFA to continue assisting Vietnam with the training of coaches and referees, enhancing professional expertise and football management capacity, while promoting the development of women’s, school and grassroots football, professional leagues and national teams.
Vietnam retain ASEAN Cup title after 2-2 draw with Thailand
The match ended 2-2, giving Vietnam a 4-2 aggregate victory over the two legs and confirming their successful defence of the ASEAN Cup title.
Vietnam beat Thailand 2-0 in first leg of ASEAN Cup 2026 final
Vietnam moved closer to defending their ASEAN Cup title after beating Thailand 2-0 in the first leg of the final in Bangkok on August 22, putting them in a strong position ahead of the return leg in Hanoi.
Vietnam advance to ASEAN Cup final after beating Malaysia 2-0 in second leg of semifinals
Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice as Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 19 night, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory and a place in the final against Thailand.
ASEAN Cup 2026: Vietnam secure 2-0 win over Malaysia in semifinal first leg
Vietnam opened the score in stoppage time of the first half. In the fourth minute of added time, Truong Tien Anh delivered an accurate cross from the right, allowing Xuan Son to rise high and head the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.
ASEAN Cup 2026: Vietnam advance to semi-finals as Group A winners
Securing all three points, coach Kim Sang-sik and his squad finished atop Group A with 10 points (three wins, one draw).
Vietnam rout Indonesia to put one foot in ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals
The emphatic away win at Pakansari Stadium lifted Vietnam to the top of Group A with seven points from three matches.
ASEAN Cup official website backs Vietnam ahead of title defence campaign
As the reigning champions and with a squad widely regarded as possessing greater depth than the one that lifted the trophy in 2024, Vietnam now has the opportunity to make history by becoming the first team ever to successfully defend the ASEAN Cup title in 2026.