The Vietnamese national team ended the Asian Cup 2027 qualifying journey with a 3-1 victory over Malaysia, thereby winning all 18 points after 6 matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding only 2 goals. This is the first time the national team has completed a qualifying round with a perfect record.
These positive results are part of a stable streak that has lasted since mid-2024. In all competitions, the Vietnamese team has gone through 17 consecutive unbeaten matches, including 15 wins. The remaining 2 draws were both 1-1 against the Philippines and India.
If considering official tournaments separately, the last time the Vietnamese team suffered defeat was nearly 2 years ago when they lost to the Iraqi team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (September 2024). Since then, Quang Hai and his teammates have maintained stability in results, while improving efficiency in finishing and controlling the match.
A notable point is the change in position on the FIFA rankings. Thanks to a series of points accumulation matches, the Vietnamese team has returned to the world top 100 (ranked 98th).
Previously, the highest ranking that the Vietnamese team had ever achieved was 92nd in the world in August 2021, under coach Park Hang-seo.
In the next generation, U23 Vietnam also recorded a series of positive achievements in regional and continental tournaments, creating a foundation to supplement forces for the national team. This helps the transfer process to be carried out continuously, without creating a gap in personnel.
