On the evening of August 26, after the Vietnamese team drew 2-2 with Thailand in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final, thereby winning the overall victory 4-2 after two legs and successfully defending the championship, thousands of fans quickly took to the streets to celebrate.
In the My Dinh stadium area, red flags with yellow stars covered the roads. Cheers, car horns and cheering songs echoed continuously. Amidst that sea of people, many international tourists had the opportunity to directly experience the scene of Vietnamese people "going wild".
Storming" becomes a memorable experience for tourists
With Ms. Noga Gorodish, a tourist from Israel, and a group of friends present at My Dinh Stadium when the match ended. Witnessing thousands of fans cheering, waving flags and sharing joy, she quickly joined the celebration atmosphere.
This is an unforgettable memory. I am very surprised by the celebration atmosphere of Vietnamese people. Everyone is full of energy and very friendly," Noga shared.
For female tourists, the special thing is not only to witness a final match but also to experience the culture that takes place right after the match. Strangers share joy together, are ready to take photos and welcome foreign tourists to join the atmosphere.
Noga and her group of friends continuously waved flags and joined in the cheers of the fans. For her, "storming" is a completely different experience from ordinary tourism activities.
Indian tourists surprised by the sea of people
Mr. Jahamajin, a tourist from India, and his relatives also took to the streets after the match. This is the first time he has witnessed the scene of people from one country taking to the streets to celebrate football victories.
I am very happy to witness firsthand the atmosphere of celebrating Vietnam's football victory. I and my loved ones were very surprised by everyone's friendliness and really enjoyed tonight," he said.
What impressed Mr. Jahamajin was the exciting atmosphere and when the motorcade passed, everyone stopped to shake hands and celebrate. Fans not only celebrated together but also actively shared the joy with the foreigners present on the streets.
He believes that this is a special experience during his trip to Vietnam, because without understanding all the chants or cheering songs, tourists can still clearly feel the pride and happiness of the people.
Going storming" becomes a memorable experience
Excited when witnessing the "storming" scene in Hanoi for the first time is the emotion of Mr. Vinit, a Brazilian tourist.
“I am very happy and happy, and also feel extremely excited. I have never witnessed such a football celebration atmosphere. People take to the streets together, wave flags, cheer and share joy. I feel like I have become part of a crowd,” Vinit shared.
According to Vinit, the most memorable thing is the energy of fans. From young children, adults to international tourists, everyone can blend into the crowd without distance.
After the match, the crowds continued to move through many central streets such as Cau Go, Hang Trong and surrounding areas. Red flags with yellow stars fluttered on the traffic flow, the sound of horns and cheers stretched throughout the night.
Many foreign tourists stood by the roadside to film and take photos, while many people actively joined the fan group to experience the atmosphere of "going storming" for the first time.
For them, this is not simply a celebration of a football match. It is also an opportunity to witness a special street culture of Vietnam, where football becomes a bridge for strangers to share joy.
From a final match at My Dinh Stadium, international tourists had another memorable experience about Vietnam: a night when football love brought everyone closer together, blending into the red color and rhythm of the city.
