Vietnam's 2-0 victory over Chinese Taipei offered encouraging signs for coach Kim Sang Sik, but tactical shortcomings remain. With four starters now returning to their club, the upcoming Kyrgyzstan clash will provide another test of the team's depth.

Vietnam opened their Casper Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei, thanks to goals from Nguyen Dinh Bac and debutant Olaha Manh Duc. 

Vietnam's national football team has called up 13 U23 players for its November training camp, raising hopes of a new generation ready to make its mark while highlighting the challenges of stepping up to senior international football.

Newly called-up striker Olaha Manh Duc has emerged as a player to watch as Vietnam prepare for friendlies against Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan. With Xuan Son sidelined by injury, can the naturalized forward make a similar impact?

Vietnam will be without several key players during November's FIFA international window, but coach Kim Sang Sik's willingness to explore new talent could prove valuable ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

The postponement of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup until late December has complicated Vietnam's preparations, with head coach Kim Sang Sik's contract set to expire in February 2027, months before the tournament begins.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik faces another selection headache ahead of November's FIFA international window, with key midfielder Hoang Duc showing signs of fatigue and struggling for form in the 2026/27 V-League.

Fans can watch Vietnam face Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan at Thien Truong Stadium in November, with tickets priced from VND 200,000 ($8) as the national team prepares for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

More than two years into his tenure, Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik has yet to build a squad with the depth and consistency needed to compete at a higher level, raising concerns ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

With key forwards struggling for fitness and Dinh Bac suspended for the opening two matches, Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik faces growing pressure to develop alternative attacking options before the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang-sik could welcome several experienced players back for November's FIFA international window, with in-form strikers pushing for a recall. But earning a place at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be a much tougher challenge.

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.