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Vietnam and Japan discuss Osaka friendly
VFF and JFA have reached a preliminary agreement for Vietnam to face Japan in Osaka on 30 December ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup, VnExpress reported on 11 October.
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Vietnam national-team fixtures, results and squad news. The senior men lost 1–0 to Malaysia in the third-place match on 5 October and finished fourth at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. No subsequent fixture has yet been verified in this page’s data.
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FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 · Group B results & bronze final
- FinishedVietnam · Philippines1 – 0Si Jalak Harupat · BandungVFF match report ↗
- FinishedThailand · Vietnam2 – 0Si Jalak Harupat · BandungFIFA match report ↗
- FinishedVietnam · Pakistan4 – 2Gelora Bung Karno · JakartaVFF match report ↗
- FinishedMalaysia · Vietnam1 – 0Gelora Bung Karno · JakartaVFF match report ↗
All three Group B games and the third-place match are complete. VFF confirms Malaysia 1–0 Vietnam on 5 October and Vietnam’s fourth-place finish. No subsequent fixture has been verified here. The Philippines game was delayed by about 30 minutes due to rain; its old scheduled time is not the actual kickoff.
Open FIFA schedule source ↗Vietnam men’s national team
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Vietnam's 2027 Asian Cup fixtures listed, kick-off times still pending
Thanh Niên lists Vietnam’s 2027 Asian Cup group fixtures as UAE on January 11 at King Saud University, South Korea on January 15 at Kingdom Arena and Yemen on January 20 at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal.
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Đình Bắc played 51 matches in 12 months, Dân trí reports
Figures reported by Dân trí show Nguyễn Đình Bắc played 51 matches over 12 months, including 18 games and 1,260 minutes in the most recent two-month period.
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Hoàng Hên faces an estimated three-month injury recovery
Hoàng Hên is expected to need around three months of treatment and recovery following further examinations, Thanh Niên reported on October 8.
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Vietnam plan Thiên Trường friendlies with Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan
Vietnam are expected to face Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan at Thiên Trường Stadium during the November 9–17 international window, according to Thanh Niên.
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Bae Ji Won warns against overreliance on naturalized players
In an interview with Dan Tri, former Vietnam assistant coach Bae Ji Won discussed tactical organization and the use of naturalized players.
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Vietnam remain 99th in reported FIFA ranking update
Vietnam remain 99th with 1,231.29 points in the FIFA ranking update reported by BongdaPlus on October 7.
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TV360 to broadcast 2027 Asian Cup in Vietnam
Viettel has acquired Vietnamese broadcast rights for the 2027 Asian Cup, with every match set to be shown through TV360, Thanh Niên reported.
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VFF outlines recovery estimates for injured Vietnam players
VFF said on October 7 that Nguyễn Tài Lộc is expected to need around three weeks to recover, while Đỗ Hoàng Hên requires at least a month after injuries at the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
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Thanh Niên reports Đình Bắc to miss two Asian Cup openers through suspension
Thanh Niên reported on October 7 that Đình Bắc would miss Vietnam's opening Asian Cup 2027 games against the UAE and South Korea because of his earlier U23 suspension.
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Hai Long describes Messi's influence on his football career
Vietnam midfielder Nguyen Hai Long described Lionel Messi and Barcelona as major inspirations behind his path into professional football, in an interview published by Sai Gon Giai Phong.
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Vietnam players return to club duties after FIFA ASEAN Cup
Vietnam ended its FIFA ASEAN Cup trip on the morning of October 6, with players travelling in separate groups according to club commitments, VFF said.
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Experts call for closer coordination in Vietnam national-team planning
Vietnam's national-team planning should take account of FIFA windows, player workloads and coordination with clubs, experts told VnExpress.
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VFF official explains experimental squad choices at FIFA ASEAN Cup
An unnamed VFF official told Dan Tri that using naturalised and overseas Vietnamese players at the FIFA ASEAN Cup also served to test squad options.
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Thien Truong considered for Vietnam's November friendlies
Thien Truong Stadium in Nam Dinh is being considered for Vietnam's November friendlies involving Taiwan and Kyrgyzstan, Thanh Nien reported.
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Kim Sang Sik accepts responsibility after Vietnam's defeat by Malaysia
Kim Sang Sik accepted responsibility and apologised to supporters after Vietnam lost 1-0 to Malaysia and finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
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Vietnam finishes fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup
Vietnam finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup after a 1-0 defeat by Malaysia in the third-place match.
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Vietnam's projected ranking-point loss depends on official FIFA update
Vietnam's defeat by Malaysia could cost the team 6.33 FIFA ranking points, according to calculations published by Thanh Nien.
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Vietnam plans further friendlies ahead of 2027 Asian Cup
Vietnam is planning further friendlies as part of its preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup after completing the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
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Tan Cheng Hoe praises Malaysia's unity after win over Vietnam
Tan Cheng Hoe praised Malaysia's unity after the 1-0 win over Vietnam in the third-place match at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
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Đình Bắc and Việt Anh train separately before Malaysia fixture
Dinh Bac and Viet Anh trained separately with medical staff during Vietnam's final session on October 4 before the third-place match against Malaysia.
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Kim Sang Sik faces injury concerns before Vietnam meet Malaysia
Kim Sang Sik outlined Vietnam's selection difficulties before the October 5 FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match against Malaysia.
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Vietnam work on defence before Malaysia match
Vietnam's defensive organisation is under scrutiny before the third-place match against Malaysia at Gelora Bung Karno, scheduled for 16:00 on October 5.
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Malaysia seek to end 12-year winless run against Vietnam
Tan Cheng Hoe wants Malaysia to end their winless run against Vietnam in the FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match at 4 p.m. on October 5, Vietnam time, VnExpress reported.
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Vietnam could climb FIFA rankings with a win over Malaysia
Vietnam could improve their FIFA ranking by beating Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match on October 5.
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Four Vietnam internationals plan direct trip to rejoin club in Thailand
Four Công an TP.HCM players—Lê Giang Patrik, Khoa Ngô, Minh Hoàng and Nhật Minh—are expected to travel directly from Jakarta to Thailand after the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup rather than return home with Vietnam's national team.
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Dion Cools and Faisal Halim to miss Malaysia's Vietnam match
Malaysia will be without Dion Cools and Faisal Halim for the FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match against Vietnam on October 5.
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Williams Minh Hoang offers Vietnam another centre-forward option
Thanh Nien analyses Williams Minh Hoang as an additional centre-forward option for Vietnam after the 4-2 win over Pakistan.
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Arif Aiman looks ahead to Malaysia's third-place match with Vietnam
Arif Aiman wants his performances to speak for him before Malaysia face Vietnam for third place.
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Malaysian media urge FAM to retain Tan Cheng Hoe
Malaysian media are calling for interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe to receive a long-term contract before the October 5 rematch with Vietnam.
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Williams Minh Hoang targets victory over Malaysia
Williams Minh Hoang says Vietnam are targeting victory against Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match.
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Doan Minh Xuong questions Vietnam's Hoang Hen–Hoang Duc pairing
Former coach Doan Minh Xuong believes the Hoang Hen–Hoang Duc midfield pairing was ill-suited to Vietnam's 4-2 win over Pakistan.
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Kim Sang Sik treats Malaysia playoff with the seriousness of a final
After Vietnam beat Pakistan 4-2, coach Kim Sang Sik said his team would approach the third-place match against Malaysia with the seriousness of a final.
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Dinh Bac and Williams Minh Hoang reflect on Pakistan win
Dinh Bac said he and his teammates sought to carry out Kim Sang Sik's instructions whether starting or coming off the bench.
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Report calculates Vietnam's FIFA points after Pakistan win
Vietnam's 4-2 victory over Pakistan added 1.80 FIFA points, taking the team to 1,237.62 and 99th place as of the evening of October 2, according to Dan Tri.
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Vietnam–Malaysia playoff: kickoff time and broadcast options
Vietnam's FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place playoff against Malaysia is scheduled for 4pm on October 5.
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Pakistan coach praises Dinh Bac's impact in Vietnam victory
Pakistan coach Nolberto Solano praised Dinh Bac's impact after he came on during Vietnam's 4-2 victory.
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Pakistan players ask Dinh Bac to exchange shirts after match
Two Pakistan players waited for Dinh Bac to finish interviews before asking to exchange shirts following their 4-2 defeat by Vietnam, BongdaPlus reported.
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Williams Minh Hoang reflects on his first Vietnam goal
Williams Minh Hoang said he was proud to score his first goal for Vietnam in the 4-2 win over Pakistan.
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Vietnam beats Pakistan 4–2 to reach ASEAN Cup third-place playoff
Vietnam came from behind to beat Pakistan 4-2 in their final Group B match at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, finishing second and reaching the third-place playoff.
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Vietnam assesses Viet Anh and Hoang Hen before Malaysia playoff
Bui Hoang Viet Anh and Do Hoang Hen are being assessed before Vietnam's October 5 meeting with Malaysia.
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Manuel Bihr rejects A-team and B-team labels
Manuel Bihr said national teams should not be divided into A and B sides when assessing Thailand’s 2-0 victory over Vietnam.
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Bae Ji-won identifies Vietnam's problems against Thailand
Coach Bae Ji-won identified problems with Vietnam’s form, available personnel and attacks against a deep defense in the 2-0 loss to Thailand.
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Erick Thohir offers support to Kim Sang Sik and Vietnam
PSSI president Erick Thohir described criticism as a common part of national-team coaching, Thanh Nien reported, citing CNN Indonesia.
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Thai commentators question approach in win over Vietnam
Some Thai commentators argued that the 2-0 win over Vietnam did not demonstrate a sustainable approach against stronger opponents, VnExpress reported.
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Sarach credits defensive discipline for Thailand's Vietnam win
Sarach Yooyen credited defensive discipline for Thailand's 2–0 FIFA ASEAN Cup win over Vietnam on September 29.
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Pakistan coach Solano sets sights on a result against Vietnam
Pakistan coach Nolberto Solano says his team wants a strong result against Vietnam to extend its 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign, Dân Trí reports from the October 1 press conference.
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Hoang Duc completes training ahead of Pakistan match
Hoang Duc completed Vietnam's full training session at Jakarta's Madya ground on October 1 ahead of the Pakistan match.
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Vietnam outlines final national-team gathering of the year
Vietnam plans to face Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan during the November FIFA window, according to the programme outlined by SGGP.
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Vietnam forward Pham Gia Hung's mother dies
The mother of Vietnam forward Phạm Gia Hưng died on the morning of October 1 in Đắk Lắk, BongdaPlus reports.
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Nguyen Hue pedestrian street to screen Vietnam–Pakistan
Supporters will be able to watch Vietnam face Pakistan on three large LED screens at Nguyễn Huệ pedestrian street, Tuổi Trẻ reports.
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Vietnam arrives in Jakarta ahead of Pakistan match
Vietnam’s national team arrived in Jakarta on the afternoon of September 30 after a roughly three-hour bus journey from Bandung, VFF reported.
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Vietnam's provisional FIFA ranking after Thailand defeat
Van Hoa provisionally calculated that Vietnam had 1,235.82 points and remained 99th after the 2-0 loss to Thailand.
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Kim Sang Sik targets victory over Pakistan
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.
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Dinh Bac looks ahead after Vietnam's defeat by Thailand
Nguyen Dinh Bac said Vietnam would remain focused on preparing for Pakistan despite the 2-0 defeat by Thailand.
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Chanathip celebrates Thailand’s win over Vietnam
Chanathip Songkrasin expressed his delight after Thailand beat Vietnam 2-0 at the FIFA ASEAN Cup on September 29.
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Xuan Son and family watch Vietnam on television
Nguyen Xuan Son shared a photograph of himself watching Vietnam’s match against Thailand on television with his wife and children on September 29.
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Vietnam–Pakistan: October 2 fixture and viewing information
Vietnam beat Pakistan 4–2 on 2 October, then lost 0–1 to Malaysia on 5 October and finished fourth. This archive preserves the Pakistan pre-match information and links to the confirmed results.
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Kim Sang-sik rues missed chances against Thailand
Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik regretted his side’s failure to convert second-half chances in the 2-0 defeat by Thailand on September 29.
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Hudson explains Thailand’s 2–0 win over Vietnam
Thailand coach Anthony Hudson attributed the 2-0 win over Vietnam to bringing a strong squad and executing the match plan.
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Vietnam lose 2–0 to Thailand at FIFA ASEAN Cup
Vietnam lost 2-0 to Thailand in Group B of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup in Bandung on September 29.
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Nguyen Hue pedestrian street to show Vietnam–Thailand on three screens
Three large LED screens have been installed on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City for fans to watch Vietnam’s FIFA ASEAN Cup matches.
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Hudson rates Vietnam highly despite Xuan Son’s absence
Thailand coach Anthony Hudson rejected the suggestion that Vietnam would be substantially weaker without injured striker Nguyen Xuan Son.
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Kim Sang-sik outlines Vietnam’s plan for Thailand clash
Ahead of Vietnam’s FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 match against Thailand, coach Kim Sang-sik said his staff had studied the opposition on video and drawn on previous meetings.
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Xuan Son returns to Hanoi to continue injury treatment
Vietnam striker Nguyen Xuan Son arrived in Hanoi on the morning of September 29 after leaving the national team in Bandung to continue treatment for a hamstring injury.
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Where to watch Vietnam–Thailand on September 29
A Dân Trí pre-match guide listed FPT Play, TV360 and MyTV as ways for viewers in Vietnam to watch the FIFA ASEAN Cup Group B match against Thailand on the evening of September 29.
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Kritsada Kaman targets victory over Vietnam
Thailand midfielder Kritsada Kaman said the FIFA ASEAN Cup is a different competition from the traditional ASEAN Cup.
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Chaiyaphon Otton says Thailand are stronger ahead of Vietnam clash
Thailand defender Chaiyaphon Otton believes his team is stronger than when it last met Vietnam, ahead of their FIFA ASEAN Cup Group B rematch.
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Thailand vs Vietnam preview: attacking balance without Xuan Son
Vietnam face Thailand on 29 September without Xuan Son. Hai Long’s latest comments and the opening matches frame the questions about attacking options and balance after losing possession.
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Minh Khoa returns for Vietnam in win over the Philippines
Midfielder Vo Hoang Minh Khoa entered in the 70th minute of Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines, returning to the national team after more than a year.
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Cuadrat rues Philippines' 1-0 defeat by Vietnam
Philippines coach Carles Cuadrat said his side did not deserve to lose after a 1-0 defeat by Vietnam in Group B of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
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VFF says Xuan Son faces an estimated four to six weeks out
The Vietnam Football Federation confirmed that striker Nguyen Xuan Son suffered a hamstring injury during the September 26 win over the Philippines.
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Vietnam train in heavy rain ahead of Thailand match
Vietnam trained in heavy rain at Acamanik Stadium in Bandung on September 27 ahead of its second 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup match against Thailand.
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Minh Hoang recalls Harry Kane's advice to play in Vietnam
Forward Williams Minh Hoang said Harry Kane had once advised him to play in his mother's homeland, Vietnam, to develop his career.
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Dinh Bac thanks Minh Hoang for assist against the Philippines
Nguyen Dinh Bac said he thanked newcomer Williams Minh Hoang after scoring the decisive goal against the Philippines because his teammate had supplied the cross.
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Thailand extend Anthony Hudson's contract to 2028
The Football Association of Thailand announced an extension of coach Anthony Hudson's contract to February 2028, replacing the previous February 2027 expiry.
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VFF and FIFA arrange Xuan Son's return for injury treatment
Striker Nguyen Xuan Son was expected to return to Vietnam on September 28 for treatment of a hamstring injury sustained during the 1-0 win over the Philippines.
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Thailand rest Chanathip in opener ahead of Vietnam meeting
Thailand rested midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin in its 4-0 win over Pakistan ahead of the September 29 meeting with Vietnam.
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Vietnam weigh midfield options ahead of Thailand match
With captain Hoang Duc not fully recovered, Vietnam moved Do Hoang Hen into midfield during its 1-0 win over the Philippines and later introduced Vo Hoang Minh Khoa.
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Vietnam's unbeaten run under Kim Sang-sik faces Thailand test
SGGP counted 27 consecutive unbeaten matches for Vietnam's senior men's national team under coach Kim Sang-sik after the win over the Philippines.
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Why Nyholm's red card against Vietnam was overturned after VAR
The referee initially showed Philippines defender Jesper Nyholm a red card after a challenge on Khoa Ngo in the 75th minute against Vietnam, then rescinded it following a VAR review.
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Patrik Le Giang's saves help Vietnam hold off the Philippines
Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang made several saves in Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines in the opening Group B match of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
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Assessing Vietnam's three newcomers against the Philippines
Thanh Nien reviewed three players with overseas backgrounds in Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines: Williams Minh Hoang and Nguyen Adou Leygley Minh started, while Khoa Ngo appeared as a substitute.
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FIFA and AFC react to Vietnam's win over the Philippines
After Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines, FIFA highlighted Nguyen Dinh Bac's first-half goal as the difference, while the AFC also commented on the opening match.
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Hudson makes Vietnam match Thailand's priority
After beating Pakistan, Anthony Hudson stresses recovery and careful preparation for Vietnam.
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Vietnam after the Philippines win: what needs to improve?
Analysis of the 1–0 Philippines win on 26 September, retained in its post-match context, with a 30 September update linking the Thailand result and Pakistan fixture.
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Philippines coach promises a proactive approach against Vietnam
Carles Cuadrat said the Philippines respected Vietnam but would not simply defend for a draw in their tournament opener.
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Kim Sang Sik targets one win at a time at FIFA ASEAN Cup
Ahead of the Philippines opener, Kim Sang Sik focused on the new challenge and said the staff would assess Hoang Duc’s fitness.
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Hoang Duc named Vietnam captain for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
VFF named Hoang Duc as captain, with Xuan Son and Dinh Bac as vice-captains for Vietnam’s FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign.
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Vietnam train in Bandung before ASEAN Cup opener
Vietnam held its first training session in Bandung on September 24 ahead of its FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 opener.
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Vietnam arrive in Jakarta to begin FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign
Vietnam arrived in Jakarta on September 23 and boarded a bus for the roughly 160-kilometre journey to Bandung. Võ Hoàng Minh Khoa, called up for the injured Nguyễn Quang Hải, flew directly from Ho Chi Minh City to join the squad.
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Quang Hải ruled out of FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 as Minh Khoa receives call-up
VFF confirmed that Quang Hải will miss the tournament with a left ankle injury, while Võ Hoàng Minh Khoa has been called up. Vietnam are scheduled to face the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan from September 26 to October 2, but no return date has been announced.
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Thành Chung ruled out of FIFA ASEAN Cup as Đăng Khoa earns call-up
VFF says Thành Chung has not recovered from injury. Midfielder Ngô Đăng Khoa joins Vietnam’s squad ahead of their training camp.
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Vietnam vs Philippines, 26 September: preview and 1–0 result update
Vietnam beat the Philippines 1–0 on 26 September. The archived preview now links to the Thailand result and Pakistan fixture, with an update through 30 September.
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Philippines name 23-player squad ahead of Vietnam meeting
The Philippines named a 23-player squad for Division 1 Group B, drawing heavily on overseas-based players. Carles Cuadrat’s side face Vietnam on September 26, Pakistan on September 29 and Thailand on October 2.
Initial squad · see squad updates
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Vietnam name 23-player squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
VFF announced a 23-player Vietnam squad for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, with first call-ups for Nguyễn Adou Leygley Minh and Williams Minh Hoàng. Vietnam are in Division 1 Group B with Thailand, the Philippines and Pakistan.
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Thailand coach Anthony Hudson said his team was eager to face Vietnam again at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup
Thailand coach Anthony Hudson said his team was eager to face Vietnam again at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, VnExpress reported.
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Ten Vietnam Players Named in ASEAN Cup Best XI
Ten Vietnamese players were voted into the ASEAN Cup 2026 team of the tournament by fans, according to VFF. Thailand's Teerasak Poeiphimai was the only member of the eleven-player lineup from another national team.
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Vietnam fixtures: Malaysia on 5 October and group results
Vietnam finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup after losing 0–1 to Malaysia on 5 October. Review all four results, Vietnam times and the separate group-stage summary.
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VFF Sets No Fixed Limit on Naturalized National-Team Players
VFF does not set a fixed limit on naturalized players selected for Vietnam's national team, vice-president Tran Anh Tu said. Speaking to the media on September 10, he said selection belongs to the head coach and should depend on suitability for the squad, VnExpress reported.
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Vietnam Draw Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan in ASEAN Cup
Vietnam have been placed in Group B with the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan in Division 1 of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, according to VFF. The invitational tournament takes place within the FIFA international window.
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Vietnam women fall to China after extra time in Asian Games quarter-final
Vietnam held China scoreless for 90 minutes before Wang Shuang’s 109th-minute winner. VFF announced a VND 300 million award for the team.
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Vietnam women train in Osaka before China quarterfinal
Vietnam’s women trained in Osaka on September 24 ahead of their ASIAD 2026 quarterfinal against China.
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Vietnam women arrive in Osaka ahead of Asian Games clash with Thailand
Vietnam’s women arrived in Osaka on September 18 and trained at J-Green Sakai ahead of their final Group E match against Thailand on September 21. They are third with a minus-nine goal difference and remain in contention for one of two quarter-final places for the best third-placed teams.
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Vietnam women lose 0-8 to Japan at the 2026 Asian Games
Vietnam’s women lost 0-8 to Japan in their second group-stage match at the 2026 Asian Games. They will face Thailand on Sept. 21 for a chance to advance as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Vietnam U23 exit Asian Games after quarter-final defeat by South Korea
Vietnam U23 lost 4-0 to South Korea in the quarter-finals, with VFF highlighting the tournament’s role in assessing younger players.
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Vietnam U23 vs South Korea: 2026 Asian Games quarter-final
The 2026 Asian Games quarter-final pairing was set after the group stage. The match has since ended 0–4; this article retains the pre-match report and links to the result.
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Vietnam U23 improve Asian Games quarter-final hopes with 2–0 win
Vietnam U23 beat the Philippines 2–0 in their second Group C match at the Asian Games, with goals from Thanh Nhàn and Lê Phát. Four points from two games improve their quarter-final hopes; Vietnam face Uzbekistan in the final group match.
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Vietnam U23 draw with Kuwait in Asian Games opener
Vietnam U23 drew 1-1 with Kuwait in Group C after Lê Phát hit the post and crossbar. Ngọc Mỹ equalised in the 82nd minute, leaving Vietnam with a quarter-final chance before facing the Philippines.
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Vietnam name 29-player U17 squad ahead of 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup
VFF have named 29 players for Vietnam’s U17 camp starting Sept. 20 ahead of the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup, retaining the Asian U17 Championship core and adding seven newcomers. Vietnam plan to train in West Asia before travelling to Qatar, where they are in Group G with Mali, Belgium and New Zealand.
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