At the final round of the Asian Cup 2027, 24 teams were divided into 6 pounds (each table 4 teams), competing in the formula of the two -turn and away rounds. The top team (6 teams) will win tickets to attend the Asian Cup 2027 finals hosted by Saudi Arabia.
According to the draw results, the Vietnamese team is in Group F with teams Malaysia, Nepal and Laos.
According to the schedule, teachers and students of Sang-Sik coach will encounter Laos in the opening match, taking place on March 25. It is expected that the match will be held on Binh Duong Stadium instead of My Dinh.
In fact, initially the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) intended to organize the match back to My Dinh Stadium after ASEAN Cup 2025. However, this plan has changed for a number of different reasons.
The match between Vietnam and Laos did not attract too much attention. If held in Hanoi, the occupancy rate is not high. The cost of renting My Dinh yard for a match of the national team is up to VND 800 million, while in Binh Duong, this figure is much lower.
It is known that, before the first match in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifier took place about 1 month, VFF and AFC representatives will check the surface of the yard and function rooms on Binh Duong yard to make a final decision.
With the current quality of infrastructure and material, it is almost certain that Binh Duong yard meets the standard of organizing an international match of AFC system.
In the Asian Cup 2027 qualifier, if the competent play, the Vietnamese team won 18 points after 6 matches within reach. However, coach Kim Sang -Sik must calculate the plan to replace the main striker Nguyen Xuan Son - a great contributor to the ASEAN Cup championship.
In addition, before kicking against Laos, Vietnam will play a friendly match against Cambodia on March 19 and also on Binh Duong Stadium.
