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Vietnam to open ASEAN Cup title defense against Timor-Leste in Thailand

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.

Xuan Son scores as Vietnam secures second win in South Korea

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 cruise to 6-0 victory as Kim Sang Sik begins building for ASEAN Cup 2026

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.

South Korea camp offers Vietnam decisive ASEAN Cup rehearsal

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.

Vietnam's injury setbacks test Kim Sang Sik's squad depth

Injuries and an incomplete squad have disrupted Vietnam's preparations for the ASEAN Cup 2026, but they may also give head coach Kim Sang Sik an opportunity to build greater squad depth.

Xuan Son embraces new leadership role ahead of ASEAN Cup 2026

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 debut dream comes true for goalkeeper Patrick Le Giang

Newly called-up goalkeeper Patrick Le Giang has set his sights on helping Vietnam defend its ASEAN Cup crown after fulfilling a lifelong ambition.

Stronger, taller, deeper: Vietnam ready for ASEAN Cup challenge

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 coach quits months after defeat to Vietnam

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.

Are three naturalized players too many for Vietnam's national team?

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.

Naturalized stars shake up Vietnam squad ahead of ASEAN Cup title defense

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.

Quang Hai crowned best player of V-League 2025-26

Nguyen Quang Hai of CAHN (Hanoi Police) FC was named Player of the Season at the V-League Awards 2026, held in Hanoi on June 15 to honor the standout performers and teams of Vietnam's domestic football campaign.

Kim Sang Sik calls up three naturalised players for Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup defence

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik on June 15 announced a 28-player squad for the national team’s second training camp of 2026, as preparations begin for a series of international friendlies and the ASEAN Cup 2026 campaign.

Australia to face Thailand in ASEAN U19 Championship final

Thailand and Australia booked their places in the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship final after convincing semi-final victories on Thursday.

Vietnam U19: No need to turn one defeat into a tragedy

Vietnam U19 bowed out in the group stage of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship in heartbreaking fashion. Yet the disappointment should not be viewed as a disaster or the end of a generation’s future.

Vietnamese club CAHN face Adelaide United in AFC Elite play-off

CAHN (Hanoi Police FC) will travel to Australia in August for a decisive AFC Champions League Elite play-off against Adelaide United, with a place in Asia’s premier club competition at stake.

Vietnam lock in ASEAN Cup 2026 rivals as title defense begins

Defending champions Vietnam now know all four of their group-stage rivals for ASEAN Cup 2026 following Timor-Leste's qualification.

Southeast Asian football delivers a string of FIFA Days upsets

Southeast Asian football enjoyed a series of encouraging results during the June 2026 FIFA Days window, with Indonesia's victory over Mozambique standing out as the biggest headline.

Cambodia snatch semifinal berth from Vietnam in dramatic U19 showdown

Cambodia staged a stunning comeback from two goals down against Australia to claim the final semifinal spot at the ASEAN U19 Championship.

World Cup 2026: Vietnam gears up to block illegal streaming networks

To tackle copyright infringement during World Cup 2026, broadcasters holding official rights will need robust technological solutions capable of blocking illegal streaming platforms such as XoilacTV and ThapcamTV.