Kim Sang Sik said Vietnam aims to beat Pakistan in its final Group B match at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, speaking to reporters in Jakarta on October 1. VFF reports that the squad reviewed footage and analysed its opponent after losing to Thailand, targeting a place in the third-place match.

Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang's availability remains subject to assessment following an elbow injury. Kim will consult medical staff and his assistant before selecting him. These are preparations and comments before the match, rather than confirmation of the starting line-up or a result against Pakistan.