After the victory on the opening day, the Vietnamese team will have a break in the second round of the ASEAN Cup 2026 to wait to return in the match against Singapore. During that time, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will monitor the developments of their direct competitors to assess the group stage situation.
In Group A, the first match of the round takes place at 5:00 PM on July 31st when Singapore faces Timor Leste. This is an opportunity for the lion island nation representative to aim for a favorable result against a lower-rated opponent. Meanwhile, Timor Leste also aims to find the first points in the tournament.
At 8:30 PM on the same day, the highlight was the confrontation between Indonesia and Cambodia. Indonesia is considered one of the candidates for the championship, but Cambodia is an opponent that can create a surprise thanks to the force of naturalized players. The result of this match is likely to affect the competition for the top spot in the group.
On July 28, Group B entered the second round of matches with two matches.
The Philippines meets Myanmar at 5:00 PM. Both teams aim to accumulate points to maintain their chances of going further.
The remaining match takes place at 8:00 PM, when Malaysia faces Laos. Malaysia is rated higher in terms of force and experience, while Laos expects to create a positive performance against one of the strong teams in the region.
ASEAN Cup 2026 Round 2 schedule
18:00 July 27: Singapore – Timor Leste (Group A)
8:30 PM July 27th: Indonesia – Cambodia (Group A)
17:00 July 28: Philippines – Myanmar (Group B)
8:00 PM July 28th: Malaysia – Laos (Group B)
