According to Lao Dong's source, Quang Hai has expressed his desire not to participate in FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. Previously, Quang Hai was still named in the list of 23 players summoned by coach Kim Sang-sik to prepare for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
Quang Hai's withdrawal at a time when the Vietnamese national team is preparing to enter the tournament is noteworthy information. In particular, the midfielder of Hanoi Police Club is said to be likely to retire from the Vietnamese national team at the age of 29.
Quang Hai debuted for the Vietnamese national team in 2017 and quickly became one of the important players under many coaches. He once participated in the ASEAN Cup 2018, 2024 and 2026 championship journey.
At the club level, Quang Hai currently plays for Hanoi Police and still participates in many domestic, regional and continental arenas. The dense schedule is also one of the factors mentioned when talking about the possibility of this player considering his future in the national team.
If Quang Hai officially leaves the national team, coach Kim Sang-sik will have to calculate a new personnel plan for the midfield. Players like Hoang Duc, Nguyen Hai Long, Le Pham Thanh Long... may be expected to take on a larger role.
In this gathering, coach Kim Sang-sik also gave opportunities to some new faces, including overseas Vietnamese players. This is part of the preparation process of the Vietnamese national team for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
According to the schedule, the Vietnamese team is in Group B with the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan. Coach Kim Sang-sik's team will successively meet the Philippines on September 26, Thailand on September 29 and Pakistan on October 2.
Currently, official information from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) about Quang Hai withdrawing from the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 list and the future plan of this player is still awaited information.
