Vietnam took a major step toward another ASEAN Hyundai Cup final after defeating Malaysia 2–0 in the opening leg of their 2026 semi-final in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. The defending champions broke the deadlock shortly before halftime when Nguyễn Xuân Son produced a spectacular diving header five minutes into stoppage time. Malaysia pushed for an…
Defending champions Vietnam strengthened their bid for a place in the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 semi-finals with an impressive 3-0 victory over hosts Indonesia at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor on Monday. Kim Sang-sik’s side produced a composed and dominant display, underlining their title credentials as they claimed three valuable points in a crucial Group A…
Defending champions Vietnam made an emphatic start to their ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ 2026 title defence with a commanding 7-0 victory over Timor-Leste in their Group A opener in Chonburi on Friday. Nguyễn Đình Bắc starred with a hat-trick, while Đỗ Hoàng Hên added two goals. Tournament top scorer from the 2024 edition, Nguyễn Xuân Son,…
Nguyễn Quang Hải will once again play a pivotal role as Vietnam begin their defence of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 title, building on a legacy that started with his outstanding performances in the 2018 championship. The midfielder was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after inspiring Vietnam to regional glory, becoming only the second…
