Schedule for Vietnam National Team at FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: When is the clash with Thailand?

Get the most precise update on the Vietnam National Team's schedule at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, where coach Kim Sang Sik's team will vie with Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan in Group B of Division 1 as they aim for the final.

The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from September 24 to October 3, 2026, featuring 14 teams divided into two tiers: Division 1 and Division 2. The Vietnam National Team is in Division 1, which brings together 8 teams and will be held in Indonesia. According to the draw results, coach Kim Sang Sik's squad is in Group B alongside Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan.

Vietnam National Team schedule at FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026

In the group stage, the Vietnam National Team will play three matches against Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan. Each team will compete in a round-robin format to determine rankings.

As of now, FIFA has confirmed the tournament schedule and group compositions. However, detailed information including match dates, kick-off times, and venues for each Vietnam National Team match is still being updated. Once FIFA or relevant federations release the official schedule, details of Vietnam's three matches will be fully updated.

Vietnam must finish top of the group to reach the final

A unique feature of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 is that the championship format does not include a semi-final round, unlike many familiar regional tournaments. Division 1 consists of two groups, each with four teams. Teams play a single round-robin, and only the group winners advance to the final.

This means the Vietnam National Team needs to overcome Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan to secure the top spot in Group B if they want to compete for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 title. This also makes the clash between Vietnam and Thailand one of the most notable group-stage matches. The two strong Southeast Asian teams will have to directly compete, with only one spot from Group B advancing to the championship match.

Meanwhile, the Philippines and Pakistan are also opponents that the Vietnam National Team cannot underestimate, as each team has only three matches in the group stage, and any slip-up could directly affect the race for the top position.

Detailed information about FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026:

According to the announced plan, the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 will take place from September 24 to October 3, 2026, during the FIFA Days period.

Division 1 will be held in Indonesia with two groups:

• Group A: Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Singapore.
• Group B: Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Division 2 will be held in Hong Kong (China) with two groups:

• Group A: Hong Kong (China), Myanmar, and Brunei.
• Group B: Cambodia, Laos, and Timor-Leste.

For the Vietnam National Team, the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 will be an opportunity for coach Kim Sang Sik and his players to continue testing themselves against regional opponents while aiming to top the group and reach the final.

The specific schedule of the Vietnam National Team at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 will continue to be updated as soon as FIFA announces the official dates, times, and venues.