Viet Nam’s ASEAN Cup 2026 triumph immediately became a major focus of Southeast Asian media after the team’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Thailand at My Dinh Stadium, according to Viet Nam News Agency correspondents in Jakarta.

Memorable moments from Viet Nam’s successful ASEAN Cup 2026 title defence on August 26, from the tense action at My Dinh Stadium to the celebrations as head coach Kim Sang Sik and his players lift the Southeast Asian championship trophy.

Viet Nam successfully defended their ASEAN Cup title after a 2-2 draw with Thailand in the second leg of the final at My Dinh Stadium in Ha Noi on August 26 evening, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory.

Viet Nam opened the score in stoppage time of the first half. In the fourth minute of added time, Truong Tien Anh delivered an accurate cross from the right, allowing Xuan Son to rise high and head the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.