Thailand are talking up their chances in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final, but Vietnam head into the decisive return leg with the advantage in results and confidence, as well as a 1,316-day unbeaten run against the “War Elephants.”

A 2-0 lead has put Vietnam within touching distance of the ASEAN Cup 2026 title, but Kim Sang Sik's players are treating the return leg against Thailand as if the final were still level.

Vietnam’s women face their toughest test yet against Japan in their final group-stage match at the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Vietnam’s 18-year-old outside hitter Pham Quynh Huong is attracting growing attention at the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship in China.

Vietnam are in line for a major financial windfall if they beat Thailand in the second leg of the final and successfully defend their ASEAN Cup title.

The LPBank V-League 2026/27 season will kick off on Sept. 4 with several changes, from a new visual identity and foreign-player rules to promotion and relegation, alongside a total prize pool of VND9.5 billion (about US$361,000).

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson believes his side can overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Vietnam in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final and lift the championship trophy.

Vietnam face an injury concern ahead of their Japan match after Nguyen Thi Uyen was carried off court and taken to hospital in Tianjin.

Fourteen years after a failed V-League trial, Patrik Le Giang has emerged as Vietnam’s No. 1 goalkeeper, conceding just once in seven matches at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team powered past Hong Kong, China, in straight sets on August 24, securing a much-needed victory that kept their hopes alive at the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Vietnam’s national football team faced an unexpected delay on their journey home from Bangkok after securing a commanding 2-0 victory over Thailand in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.

A group of 40 football fans left Ninh Binh on Aug. 20 in a 45-seat coach, crossed into Laos and reached Vientiane before splitting into two groups traveling by bus and train to Bangkok to cheer on Vietnam in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

Defending champions Vietnam arrive at the ASEAN Cup 2026 final unbeaten, with the tournament’s strongest attack, a formidable defense and growing belief that another victory at Rajamangala is within reach.

Two years after suffering a broken leg at the Bangkok stadium, Nguyen Xuan Son returns for another ASEAN Cup final with Vietnam, carrying a three-goal challenge and two scoring records within reach.

Six teams from Southeast Asia are competing in the 2026 ASEAN Military Volleyball Open, with hosts Vietnam making a winning start to the tournament.

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson has publicly disagreed with a senior Thai FA official who questioned Vietnam’s use of naturalized players, instead praising Kim Sang Sik’s team ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team suffered a 3-1 defeat to South Korea in their opening match of the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship on the morning of August 22.

Two years after conquering Thailand at Rajamangala, Vietnam are back in Bangkok, chasing another ASEAN Cup triumph against their fiercest regional rivals.

In-form striker Xuan Son and two Vietnam teammates will start the ASEAN Cup final with clean disciplinary records as the champions prepare for Thailand.

Vietnam have little time to celebrate their emphatic semifinal victory over Malaysia as defending champions now turn to Thailand, with coach Kim Sang Sik targeting another ASEAN Cup crown.