Vietnam is planning further friendlies as part of its preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup after completing the FIFA ASEAN Cup. Thanh Nien reports plans to face Taiwan and Kyrgyzstan in November, with the venues for those matches still undecided. The team is expected to travel to Doha on January 2, 2027, and play Qatar on January 5. These fixtures form the reported preparation programme, with final arrangements and venue details remaining subject to official confirmation.