Vietnam thumps Timor Leste 7-0 in ASEAN Cup 2026 opener

Vietnam opened the ASEAN Cup 2026 on 24 July in Chonburi, Thailand, with a 7‑0 victory over Timor Leste. Nguyễn Đình Bắc scored a hat‑trick, Hoàng Hên added a double, and goals also came from Quang Hải and Xuân Son. Coach Kim Sang‑sik praised the team’s preparation and confidence, noting the win put Vietnam at the top of Group A with a +7 goal‑difference ahead of Singapore.

The result secured three points for the defending champions and set up their next group match against Singapore on 31 July, followed by fixtures with Indonesia and host Cambodia. The tournament’s momentum was reflected in related media, including the launch of EA Sports FC Mobile Vietnam’s “Vietnam Pride” card set – featuring new Vietnamese stars Hoàng Hên, Khuất Văn Khang, Trung Kiên and others – aligning the game update with the ongoing competition.