Indonesian media outlets believe Vietnam holds a slight advantage over Thailand ahead of the two-leg ASEAN Cup 2026 final, citing their consistent performance, solid defense, and striker Nguyen Xuan Son.
A 2-0 victory over Malaysia in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals allowed the Vietnam national team to surpass China in the football Elo rankings for the first time.
With a brace against Malaysia on the evening of 19/8, striker Nguyen Xuan Son increased his goal tally in the ASEAN Cup knockout stage to 8, matching Teerasil Dangda's record.
Coach Kim Sang-sik reflects on the 4-0 victory over Malaysia across two semi-final legs and the upcoming match against Thailand in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.
Vietnam is determined to overcome Malaysia in the second leg of the semi-final, aiming for a third consecutive Southeast Asian final against familiar opponent Thailand.
Many international news outlets predict Vietnam will secure only a minimal margin victory against Malaysia in the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal second leg on the evening of 19/8.
Defender Nguyen Van Vi is training individually, casting doubt on his availability for the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-final second leg against Malaysia on the evening of 19/8.
Malaysian football expert Zakaria Rahim urges his national team to neutralize key players Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Hoang Duc to secure a victory against Vietnam in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals.
