According to FIFA's prize structure, the FIFA ASEAN Cup champion team receives 1 million USD, and the runner-up team is awarded 300,000 USD. If crowned in this playground, the Vietnamese team may receive about 26 billion VND, significantly higher than the bonus for the ASEAN Cup champion (500,000 USD).
In addition to prize money, the FIFA ASEAN Cup is also different from the ASEAN Cup in the match schedule. The tournament is newly held during FIFA Days, from September 24 to October 5. This is the time for international matches, so clubs are obliged to return players to the national team according to FIFA regulations.
The ASEAN Cup is not in FIFA's official international schedule. Therefore, the call-up of players at this tournament may face certain limitations, especially for players playing for foreign clubs.
In addition, the results of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 are included in the FIFA rankings. Therefore, the results at the tournament can directly affect the rankings of the teams.
At FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, the Vietnamese team is in Group B, Division 1. Coach Kim Sang-sik's team will successively face the Philippines at 7:30 PM on September 26th; Thailand at 7:30 PM on September 29th and finally Pakistan at 4:00 PM on October 2nd.
The group stage result will determine the spot in the Top 1 final. If they top Group B, the Vietnamese team will win the right to compete for the championship. In case of finishing second, Quang Hai and his teammates will play the third-place match.
The three matches are also an opportunity for the Vietnamese team to accumulate points in the FIFA rankings and aim for their first championship at the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
