The Vietnam Football Federation has named the national team's leadership group for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. Nguyễn Hoàng Đức is captain, with Nguyễn Xuân Son and Nguyễn Đình Bắc as vice-captains. VFF said this is Đình Bắc's first role in the senior team's leadership group.

Vietnam was scheduled to open against the Philippines on September 26 at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, then face Thailand on September 29 and Pakistan on October 2.