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Can Vietnam turn confidence into another ASEAN Cup triumph?

Vietnam begins its ASEAN Cup 2026 title defense against Timor-Leste on July 24, with head coach Kim Sang Sik taking a confident, versatile squad to Thailand.

Vietnam enters ASEAN Cup with confidence but questions remain

Vietnam heads into the ASEAN Cup 2026 on the back of an impressive unbeaten preparation campaign, yet head coach Kim Sang Sik knows his side still has important issues to resolve before beginning its title defense.

Vietnam's ASEAN Cup plan is bigger than a strongest lineup

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik appears ready to approach the ASEAN Cup without relying on a fixed starting lineup, placing greater emphasis on tactical flexibility.

Gangwon FC to provide Vietnam's biggest test before ASEAN Cup

After back-to-back wins over lower-division South Korean clubs, Vietnam will face K League 1 side Gangwon FC in what is expected to be the team's toughest test before returning home.

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'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.

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.