Vietnam football team faces personnel shifts and high win rates

Vietnam's national football team faces several developments ahead of major upcoming tournaments. Head coach Kim Sang-sik currently holds the highest win rate in Southeast Asia at 73.53% following 34 matches, including titles at the 2024 and 2026 ASEAN Cups. Despite this success, the team is navigating a personnel crisis in its attacking line due to injuries to naturalized players and the unavailability of certain candidates, potentially requiring the return of striker Nguyen Tien Linh.

On the international stage, Vietnam and Thailand are positioned as second-tier seeds for the 2030 World Cup Asian qualifiers based on current FIFA rankings.

Meanwhile, South Korea is facing domestic criticism regarding its preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup. Reports highlight concerns over a lack of scheduled friendly matches and uncertainty surrounding the head coaching position following the temporary tenure of Roberto Moreno.