Vietnam midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has withdrawn from the national squad with an ankle injury, ruling him out of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam reached the Asian Games men’s football quarterfinals despite a 2-0 loss to Uzbekistan, benefiting from the Philippines’ 2-1 victory over Kuwait in the other Group C match.

Vietnam U23 need only a draw against Uzbekistan to reach the Asian Games quarterfinals, but their final group match could prove an important test of the team’s ambitions to go much further.

Vietnam and Thailand have named their 23-man squads for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, strengthening their lineups ahead of a highly anticipated rematch in Indonesia.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik is preparing his squad amid mounting injury concerns for the FIFA ASEAN Cup, where a rematch with Thailand awaits as the Thai federation reportedly moves to extend Anthony Hudson’s contract.

Vietnam’s U23 team drew 1-1 with Kuwait’s under-23 team in their opening Group C match of the men’s football tournament at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) in Nagoya, Japan, on September 15.

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson is facing criticism from former international Datsakorn Thonglao and fans over his squad selections ahead of another regional showdown with Vietnam.

Thailand are bringing back Chanathip Songkrasin and other leading stars for another showdown with Vietnam, who are waiting to see whether key midfielder Hoang Duc can recover in time.

Vietnam U23 enter their Asian Games opener against Kuwait as favorites, hoping recent success in Asian football can translate into a winning start in Nagoya.

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson has the freedom to call up his best players during the FIFA international window, but identifying the right 23 is another matter.

Only 15 of Vietnam U23’s 23 players took part in training on September 12, with the rest unable to join the squad because of club commitments.

Vietnam national football coach Kim Sang Sik has returned to South Korea after his father died in Busan at the age of 84, the Vietnam Football Federation said.

Vietnam’s squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup is unlikely to contain many surprises, but several returning players could give coach Kim Sang Sik more options and raise hopes of significant changes.

Vietnam U23 head to the Asian Games with the quarterfinals firmly in sight, but the tournament could prove even more important for players hoping to become the country’s next senior internationals.

Vietnam’s football governing body says there is no cap on the number of naturalized players who can join the national team, with head coach Kim Sang Sik having the final say on selections.

Vietnam U23 have reason for optimism at the 2026 Asian Games, with an experienced squad and a group featuring Uzbekistan, Kuwait and the Philippines.

Vietnam’s newly announced U23 squad for the 2026 Asian Games brings together an experienced group that gives coach Dinh Hong Vinh reason to target more than simply getting through the group stage.

Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) President Tran Quoc Tuan has again been entrusted by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) with a key role, serving as head of the men’s football operations committee at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

Vietnam will reconvene on September 21, leaving the national team just five days to prepare for their opening match at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam U20 suffered a 3-1 defeat to Iran U20 in their final Group C match, ending the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers without a point and officially being relegated.