After successfully defending the ASEAN Cup 2026 championship, the Vietnamese team continues to aim for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 with most of the force having participated in the regional tournament before.
In the list of 23 players selected by coach Kim Sang-sik, many key players continue to be present such as goalkeeper Le Giang Patrik; defenders Nguyen Thanh Chung, Pham Xuan Manh, Bui Hoang Viet Anh; midfielders Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Hai Long, Nguyen Quang Hai, Le Pham Thanh Long; along with strikers Nguyen Dinh Bac, Nguyen Xuan Son...
In addition, the Vietnamese team welcomed the return of Nguyen Van Viet, Le Ngoc Bao and Cao Pendant Quang Vinh.
Notably, Nguyen Adou Leygley Minh and Williams Minh Hoang were called up to the Vietnamese national team for the first time.
Nguyen Adou Leygley Minh was born in 1997, currently plays for Hanoi Police and plays as a center-back. The French-Vietnamese player has played in the V.League and has been certified by FIFA as eligible to wear the Vietnamese national team jersey.
Meanwhile, Williams Minh Hoang, born in 2007, is playing for Ho Chi Minh City Police. The player of Vietnamese - English descent is 1m90 tall and attracted attention in his first season playing in the V.League. Being called up to the Vietnamese national team when he was only 19 years old helped Williams Minh Hoang have the opportunity to access the national team environment.
FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 takes place during the FIFA Days in September 2026, with 14 participating teams and is divided into two divisions. The Vietnamese team plays in Division 1, in Group B with Thailand, Philippines and Pakistan.
According to the schedule, the Vietnamese team will meet the Philippines on September 26, Thailand on September 29 and Pakistan on October 2.
The first match of coach Kim Sang-sik's team takes place at 7:30 PM on September 26th at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, Indonesia.
With a short preparation time, maintaining most of the force that played at ASEAN Cup 2026 helps the Vietnamese team have stability in personnel. At the same time, giving opportunities to new faces such as Nguyen Adou Leygley Minh and Williams Minh Hoang also opens up more personnel options for the coaching staff in the next journey.
