Nguyen Xuan Son sidelined for at least six weeks with hamstring tear after Vietnam's 1-0 win against the Philippines in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 group B opener.
On the afternoon of 21/8, the Vietnam national team returned to training at Rajamangala Stadium, the site where forward Nguyen Xuan Son broke his leg during the 2024 ASEAN Cup final.
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.
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.
Naturalized forward Nguyen Xuan Son scored one goal, helping Vietnam secure a victory in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals on the evening of 16/8.
Kim Sang-sik's squad is expected to extend their 22-match unbeaten streak as they visit Kuala Lumpur for the first leg of the Asean Cup 2026 semifinals. Kick-off is at 20h.
