Pre-match information
Before the last match of Group B of the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship Finals, the Vietnamese futsal team will face Thailand in a confrontation considered key to the top spot in the group, but at the same time also containing many tactical calculations. Both teams have early qualified for the quarter-finals after two consecutive wins, making the result of this match not only meaningful in terms of ranking but also affecting psychological advantage and opponents in the knockout round.
Speaking before the match, coach Diego Giustozzi said that this is unlikely to be a match with many goals. According to the Argentine coach, Vietnam and Thailand have understood each other very well after many encounters, so both are likely to choose a tight playing style, emphasizing discipline and safety. He emphasized that Thailand will definitely have careful preparation to limit the strength of the Vietnamese team, and vice versa, the Vietnamese futsal team is also ready with plans to block the opponent.
In terms of form, the Vietnam futsal team is showing a positive face when successively overcoming Kuwait with a score of 5-4 and defeating Lebanon 2-0. The return of ala players such as Chau Doan Phat, Thai Huy helps the biên play become more flexible, while pivo Thinh Phat is increasingly affirming its role in attacking situations. These factors bring certain confidence to coach Giustozzi's team before entering the final group stage match.
In the opposite direction, Thailand continues to affirm its leading position in Asia with two convincing victories, especially the 6-1 crush on Kuwait. Pivo Osamanmusa is the biggest highlight in the "War Elephant"'s attack with impressive scoring efficiency.
In terms of force and achievements, Thailand is still rated higher, but in the context that the situation in Group B is almost decided and the potential opponents in the quarter-finals are not easy, the possibility that the two teams enter the game cautiously, prioritizing maintaining strength and preserving forces is predicted to be a scenario that is likely to happen.
