Cong An TP.HCM is scheduled to begin its 2026/27 Shopee Cup campaign away to Ratchaburi at 19:00 on October 7, Thanh Nien reported. Le Giang Patrik, Ngo Dang Khoa, Williams Minh Hoang and Nhat Minh reached Thailand on the afternoon of October 6 after international duty. Coach Arthur Diles must balance their recovery needs with preparations for the club’s regional opener, while younger players who arrived earlier have continued training. The report provides pre-match squad context. It does not confirm the starting lineup or a result for the forthcoming fixture.