A 2-0 first-leg victory has put Vietnam in command against Malaysia, but the champions still need an assured performance to seal their place in the final.

Vietnam broke a 16-year away hoodoo against Malaysia with a 2-0 win that leaves Kim Sang Sik’s side within touching distance of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

Vietnam bring tactical unpredictability into their ASEAN Cup semifinal with Malaysia, but injuries, home advantage and an unfamiliar pitch could complicate the first leg.

Vietnam have departed for Malaysia ahead of the first leg of their ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal, carrying the confidence of defending champions, a near full-strength squad and growing tactical flexibility under coach Kim Sang Sik.

Vietnam enter the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals with 74 shots, 13 goals and just one conceded, but Malaysia promise a tougher test of the defending champions’ credentials.

Unbeaten in the group stage and dominant against Malaysia for more than a decade, defending champions Vietnam head into the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals as favorites - but coach Kim Sang Sik still has selection and finishing puzzles to solve.

Vietnam wrapped up the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage in style, beating Cambodia 3-1 to finish top of Group A and stretch their remarkable unbeaten run to 22 matches.

Vietnam are on the verge of reaching the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals after an unbeaten start, with only Cambodia standing between the defending champions and top spot in Group A.

Kim Sang Sik targets victory over Cambodia as Vietnam seek momentum before the ASEAN Cup semifinals despite planned squad rotation.

Vietnam head into their final ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A match against Cambodia with qualification for the semifinals firmly within reach, but head coach Kim Sang Sik is aiming for more than simply advancing.

A commanding victory over Indonesia strengthened Vietnam's title defense as AFC praised the team's composed performance and Indonesia's coach admitted defeat was fully deserved.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik believes his side can defeat Indonesia despite a difficult away test, with the reigning champions facing a pivotal ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A encounter.

After being held by Singapore, defending champions Vietnam now face a decisive clash with Indonesia in the race for the ASEAN Cup semi-finals.

Vietnam's national football team has arrived in Indonesia determined to revive its ASEAN Cup title defense after a goalless draw against Singapore increased pressure in Group A.

Vietnam was held to a goalless draw by Singapore in the ASEAN Cup 2026, leaving the defending champions under pressure ahead of a decisive Group A showdown with Indonesia.

Vietnam have been drawn alongside Thailand, the Philippines and Pakistan in Division 1 of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, according to the tournament draw announced by FIFA.

Vietnam opened their ASEAN Cup title defense with seven goals, but Singapore promise a tougher examination of Kim Sang Sik’s side at My Dinh Stadium.

Vietnam opened the 2026 ASEAN Cup with a commanding 7-0 win over Timor-Leste, yet familiar defensive vulnerabilities left one question lingering: weakness or tactical design?

Vietnam launched their ASEAN Cup 2026 title defense with a historic 7-0 rout of Timor-Leste, led by Dinh Bac's hat-trick, though defensive vulnerabilities left coach Kim Sang Sik with work to do.