After the first two rounds, the group stage of the ASEAN Cup 2026 will enter an important stage with matches belonging to the third round.
In Group A, Indonesia will face Timor Leste at 5:00 PM today (July 31). With superior strength, the archipelago team aims to win all 3 points to continue chasing the race to the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Timor Leste still expects to improve their performance after the first two matches and look for positive results against a stronger opponent.
The highlight of the round will take place at 8:00 PM on the same day, when the Vietnamese team will host Singapore at My Dinh Stadium. This is considered a match of great significance in the competition for the top spot in Group A.
After an impressive 7-0 victory over Timor Leste in the opening match, coach Kim Sang-sik's team is having confidence and an advantage in fitness when they are rested in the previous match.
In the opposite direction, Singapore also won all two of their first matches against Cambodia and Timor Leste to temporarily lead the group. If they win away from home, the lion island nation representative will take a long step towards the semi-finals.
However, the Vietnamese team with home advantage and the cheers of a large number of spectators is expected to achieve favorable results, thereby creating an advantage in the race to win tickets to the next round.
ASEAN Cup 2026 schedule today (July 31):
17:00: Timor Leste - Indonesia (Group A)
8:00 PM: Vietnam - Singapore (Group A)
