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Nguyen Hai Long (number 7) celebrates Vietnam’s fourth goal in their 5-0 victory over Laos during the Asian Cup 2027 final qualifiers at Go Dau Stadium, Binh Duong on 25/3/2025, alongside Do Duy Manh (left) and Vo Hoang Minh Khoa (right). Photo: *Duc Dong*.

Vietnam's qualification marks their third consecutive appearance in the Asian Cup finals. This early advancement was secured after they were awarded a victory over Malaysia in Group F of the final qualifying round.

Before march 17, Vietnam was second in Group F with 12 points, three points behind Malaysia. Following a 0-4 defeat in the first leg on 10/6/2025, Vietnam had needed a five-goal victory to claim the top spot. A four-goal difference would have led to a penalty shootout to determine the ranking.

Hieu Luong