Vietnamese football continues its remarkable run with an unbeaten record under Kim Sang Sik

Vietnamese football is currently enjoying a standout era under coach Kim Sang Sik. The extensive unbeaten sequence against many teams throughout Asia demonstrates not only solid performance but also the evident advancement of the national squad in the past year.

On the night of August 3, a dominant 3-0 win against fierce rivals Indonesia in the third group stage match of the 2026 ASEAN Cup propelled Vietnam closer to the semifinals and set a new record: Coach Kim Sang Sik's unbeaten run with the national team reached 21 games, comprising 18 victories and 3 draws.

The historic run originated from a 1-1 draw with India in October 2024. From that point on, Kim Sang Sik's team has bravely faced every challenge across different tournaments.

In this unbeaten run, Vietnam secured several impressive victories. They defeated Thailand three times (2-1, 2-1, 3-2), beat the Philippines 1-0, thrashed Myanmar 5-0 and 4-0, overcame Singapore 2-0 and 3-1, defeated Laos 4-1, won against Cambodia 2-1, beat Malaysia 3-1 and 3-0, crushed Indonesia 3-0, routed Timor-Leste 7-0, and also triumphed over Nepal 3-1 and 1-0.

Aside from the heavy victories, preserving an unbeaten record against teams such as Japan holds great importance. It demonstrates the team's growth in games that demand strong structure and intense focus.

This fresh record officially exceeds the long-standing historical benchmark. The previous longest unbeaten streak for Vietnam was 18 games, achieved between 2016 and 2018. Now, Kim Sang Sik has not only shattered that record but also elevated Vietnamese football to a new pinnacle of consistency.

This remarkable run not only delights supporters but also strengthens faith in the development path of Vietnamese football under Kim Sang Sik. While many tough challenges remain in upcoming regional and continental competitions, the team's performance points to a solid platform for pursuing loftier goals.

The red-clad team still has the last group stage game against Cambodia and the knockout stage of the 2026 ASEAN Cup ahead.