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.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik says the defending champions have arrived at ASEAN Cup 2026 determined to retain their title and will push for victory against Timor-Leste in their opening match on July 24.

Vietnam's national football team will wear a distinctive champions' badge during the ASEAN Cup 2026, marking their status as the tournament's reigning champions.

Vietnam open their ASEAN Cup 2026 title defense against Timor-Leste on July 24, with head coach Kim Sang Sik expecting his players to repay his trust after weeks of preparation.

Vietnam made a few squad changes in the lineup for the second leg of the regional volleyball tournament, the SEA V.Cup 2026, in Indonesia.

Vietnam begins its ASEAN Cup 2026 title defense against Timor-Leste on July 24, with head coach Kim Sang Sik taking a confident, versatile squad to Thailand.

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.