With their ASEAN Cup 2026 triumph, Viet Nam have been crowned champions of Southeast Asia’s premier football tournament for the fourth time, following their previous titles in 2008, 2018 and 2024. Head coach Kim Sang Sik has also become the first manager to lead Viet Nam to a successful defence of the ASEAN Cup title.

People across the country took to the streets in joy on the evening of August 26, immediately after the classic second-leg final between Viet Nam and Thailand, to celebrate the victory and congratulate the Vietnamese team on winning the ASEAN Cup 2026.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam called for closer cooperation with FIFA in developing football infrastructure, human resources and international competitions during a reception for FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Ha Noi on August 26.

Indonesian newspapers have highlighted Viet Nam’s strong advantage in the race to defend their ASEAN Cup title in 2026 after a 2-0 away win over Thailand in the first leg of the final at Rajamangala Stadium on August 22.

The two sides will meet again in the second leg of the final at Ha Noi’s My Dinh National Stadium on August 26.

Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice as Viet Nam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 19 night, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory and a place in the final against Thailand.

Following Viet Nam’s 3–1 win over Cambodia on August 7 to advance to the semifinals of the ASEAN Cup 2026, Asian media outlets have expressed admiration for the national team’s impressive campaign as they seek to defend their title.

Viet Nam wrapped up their 2026 ASEAN Cup group stage campaign with a 3–1 victory over Cambodia at My Dinh Stadium in Ha Noi on the evening of August 7, securing the top spot in Group A and a place in the semi-finals.