Patch has a yellow background, prominent with the symbol of the tournament trophy and the words "ASEAN Championship - Hyundai Cup 2026", showing the position of the Vietnamese team after the Southeast Asian championship won in the most recent tournament. This is a detail that only appears on the champion's jersey, similar to how many international tournaments honor the team holding the title.
This addition of badges is not only for recognition but also for recognition of the achievements of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team. The Vietnamese national team enters the ASEAN Cup 2026 as a team that needs to be defeated, and at the same time aims to successfully defend the regional championship title.
ASEAN Cup 2026 is the first time the tournament is held in July and August, and also marks the 30-year milestone of the Southeast Asian Football Championship. Vietnam is in Group A and will start the campaign with a confrontation with Timor-Leste before facing Singapore, Indonesia and Cambodia in turn.
The image of the champion's patch on his sleeve is therefore seen as a symbol of pride, but also a reminder of the pressure on the Vietnamese team in their journey to conquer another regional title. Each time they play at the ASEAN Cup 2026, the players will wear not only the colors of the flag but also the imprint of the reigning Southeast Asian champion.
