All three naturalized players start as the Vietnam national team plays its final friendly before the ASEAN Cup 2026, facing Myanmar at Thai Nguyen Stadium at 19h.

Myanmar coach Jorn Andersen downplays the importance of the friendly match result against a strong opponent like Vietnam, ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Coach Kim Sang-sik hopes Vietnam will participate in the World Cup for the first time, a desire that has intensified after watching the tournament in North Central America.