Journey and winning ambition of Vietnamese national football team

The Vietnamese men’s national football team added another historic milestone to its record by being crowned ASEAN Cup 2026 champions following a dramatic second-leg final at the National Stadium in My Dinh on the evening of August 26. A resilient performance saw Viet Nam hold Thailand to a 2-2 draw, enabling head coach Kim Sang-sik and his players to successfully defend their title with a 4-2 aggregate victory over the two-legged final.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) President Khiev Sameth present the ASEAN Cup 2026 trophy to the Viet Nam national men’s football team.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) President Khiev Sameth present the ASEAN Cup 2026 trophy to the Viet Nam national men’s football team.

The journey to this year’s trophy is a clear testament to the sound strategic investment in football development and the astute leadership of the coaching staff. The team overcame a series of challenges and delivered eight enthralling matches, scoring 21 goals, while showcasing tactical flexibility and the fighting spirit of the Golden Star Warriors.

Viet Nam’s triumph at the ASEAN Cup 2026 will provide a major source of inspiration, giving Vietnamese football renewed confidence as it sets its sights on bigger and more ambitious goals on the continental stage.

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The final victory not only lifted the red flag with the golden star to the top of Southeast Asian football, but also brought immense joy to millions of fans across the country.
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Fans can come to the stadium in person, wear the national colours, immerse themselves in the electrifying atmosphere and cheer on the national team and their favourite players.
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Millions of Vietnamese hearts beat as one beneath the national flag.
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Nguyen Dinh Bac (in red) dribbles past a group of Malaysia players.
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Joint top scorer Nguyen Xuan Son (in red) contributed five goals for the Viet Nam men’s national football team at the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.
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Centre-back Doan Van Hau (in red), the Vietnamese national team’s defensive stalwart.
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Hoang Hen could barely contain his excitement after scoring the goal that levelled the score for Viet Nam in the second leg of the final.
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Hoang Hen shakes off the challenge of a Malaysia defender.
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The Viet Nam national men’s football team successfully defends its title at the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.
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Head coach Kim Sang-sik thanks the Vietnamese supporters.
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Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang celebrates with the ASEAN Cup 2026 trophy.
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The Vietnamese players celebrate their victory.
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Head coach Kim Sang-sik and his players celebrate after successfully defending their Southeast Asian football title.
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