After a 7-0 victory over Timor Leste in the opening match, the Vietnamese team will face Singapore in the third match at the ASEAN Cup 2026.
In fact, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team have more time to prepare when they do not play in the second matchday. This break helps players recover their fitness and complete tactical plans towards welcoming Singapore on July 31.
Besides the professional advantage, the Vietnamese team is also expected to receive great cheers from the audience when returning to play at My Dinh Stadium for the first time after more than two years. This is an important support for Quang Hai and his teammates to aim for the goal of winning all 3 points.
On the other side, Singapore is leading Group A with 6 points after two victories against Cambodia and Timor Leste. Despite a favorable result, the lion island nation team has not created a highlight in their playing style.
Their attack still missed quite a few opportunities, while the defense system at many times revealed gaps against lower-rated opponents.
To prepare for the away match in Hanoi, coach Gavin Lee also proactively withdrew some key players to rest early in the match against Timor Leste to ensure fitness. Singapore aims to win points to maintain an advantage in the semi-final race, but will face the biggest challenge from the beginning of the tournament.
The match between Vietnam and Singapore at ASEAN Cup 2026 takes place at 8:00 p.m. on July 31 at My Dinh Stadium.
