The Asian Football Confederation has decided against postponing or relocating the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, keeping Saudi Arabia as host. 

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may need more players to show the same courage as Quang Hai, who withdrew from national team duty to prioritize his fitness, when selecting his squad for November's FIFA international window.

Vietnam's November FIFA international window offers coach Kim Sang Sik a chance to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup, but focusing solely on victories could mean missing a crucial opportunity to improve the team.

The AFC has released the Asian Cup 2027 match schedule, signaling that preparations remain on track despite speculation about a possible postponement or change of host country.

A possible postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup could give Vietnam nearly another year to rebuild, but coach Kim Sang Sik faces a more urgent challenge: refreshing his squad and finding ways to turn attacking dominance into goals.

Vietnam could be without several key forwards during November's international break, but head coach Kim Sang Sik faces a more pressing challenge: improving his team's attacking efficiency and finding ways to break down organized defenses.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may leave Dinh Bac out of the upcoming national team squad to reduce injury risks and protect the key forward ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Vietnam's national football team will regroup on November 9 for a three-team international friendly tournament against Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan, as head coach Kim Sang Sik steps up preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik must do more than find new players to address his team's midfield weaknesses. The bigger challenge is building a tactical system that can balance creativity, control and defensive stability ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

With key players sidelined by injuries, Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may recall experienced internationals and test fresh talent in November friendlies as he prepares his squad for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Injuries to Nguyen Xuan Son, Do Hoang Hen and Nguyen Tai Loc have raised fears that Vietnam could be without three key naturalized players at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, leaving head coach Kim Sang Sik facing a difficult selection dilemma.

A place in Asia's second seeding pot would keep Vietnam and Thailand apart in the group stage, but potential meetings with Indonesia, Malaysia or the Philippines remain on the cards.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang-sik has just weeks to assess his squad before November's international window, with injuries and a punishing club schedule complicating preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Vietnam face a delicate balancing act against a transformed Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place playoff, seeking victory and FIFA ranking points while trying to protect an injury-hit squad from further damage.

Vietnam face Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place playoff with more than a medal at stake, as Kim Sang Sik's side seek to protect their world top-100 ranking while managing injuries after a taxing 4-2 win over Pakistan.