Vietnam's national football team has arrived in Chonburi, Thailand, where it will have four days to prepare for its opening match against Timor-Leste at the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam heads into the ASEAN Cup 2026 on the back of an impressive unbeaten preparation campaign, yet head coach Kim Sang Sik knows his side still has important issues to resolve before beginning its title defense.

The Vietnam national football team will begin its title defense at the ASEAN Cup 2026 with high expectations as head coach Kim Sang Sik looks to guide the defending champions to another Southeast Asian title.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik appears ready to approach the ASEAN Cup without relying on a fixed starting lineup, placing greater emphasis on tactical flexibility.

Head coach Kim Sang Sik fielded what is widely regarded as Vietnam's strongest starting lineup during a friendly against South Korea's Gangwon FC, as preparations continue for the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Vietnam completed a perfect training camp in South Korea with a 2-1 comeback victory over Gangwon FC, as head coach Kim Sang Sik wrapped up the team's experimental phase ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Vietnam's final warm-up match in South Korea is expected to reveal just how far Kim Sang Sik's squad has progressed ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026.

After back-to-back wins over lower-division South Korean clubs, Vietnam will face K League 1 side Gangwon FC in what is expected to be the team's toughest test before returning home.

Defending champion Vietnam will begin its ASEAN Cup 2026 campaign against Timor-Leste at Chonburi Stadium in Thailand, after the Timor-Leste Football Federation (FFTL) confirmed the venue for its home matches in the regional tournament.

Vietnam's national football team continued its encouraging preparations for the ASEAN Cup 2026, defeating Yongin FC 2-1 in its second training match during a training camp in Incheon, South Korea.

Vietnam's national football team made an impressive start to their training camp in South Korea with a 6-0 victory over Siheung FC, but head coach Kim Sang Sik is looking far beyond the scoreline as he prepares his squad for the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam's three friendly matches in South Korea will provide stern challenges while giving head coach Kim Sang Sik valuable opportunities to fine-tune his squad ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Newly appointed Vietnam vice captain Nguyen Xuan Son says lifting the ASEAN Cup trophy remains his top priority, even as he targets the tournament's Golden Boot award.

Vietnam head into ASEAN Cup 2026 with unprecedented squad depth, new naturalized players and a clear mission from coach Kim Sang Sik: defend the title without repeating past mistakes.

Malaysia head coach Peter Cklamovski has stepped down from his position less than three months after his team's defeat to Vietnam ended hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

For the first time in its history, Vietnam's national football team could field three foreign-born naturalized players simultaneously as it prepares to defend its ASEAN Cup title in 2026.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik has injected fresh energy into his latest squad, with three newcomers set to challenge established stars ahead of the team's ASEAN Cup 2026 title defense.

After their ASEAN Cup triumph, Coach Kim Sang Sik and his squad must overcome key challenges in squad depth and tactics to secure their place at the 2027 Asian Cup.