Vietnam defeats Indonesia, reaches SEA V Cup 2026 final

Vietnam's men's volleyball team beat the host Indonesia 3‑1 in the semifinal of the 2026 Southeast Asian Volleyball Cup (leg 2) at the Jakarta International Velodrome on 25 July. The sets ended 25‑22, 22‑25, 19‑25 and 18‑25 in Vietnam's favour after Indonesia had taken the opening set. Key contributors for Vietnam included Nguyễn Ngọc Thuân, who scored 23 points, and a strong defensive effort that limited Indonesia's attacks. Indonesia, the reigning AVC Men’s Cup champion, will contest the third‑place match against Cambodia later that day, while Vietnam advances to the final where they will meet Thailand.

The loss ended Indonesia’s hopes of defending their SEA V Cup title on home soil. Team manager Adang Ginanjar emphasised that the squad will remain motivated for the bronze‑place playoff, noting that the result also affects world‑ranking points. Vietnam’s victory was hailed as a major upset, overturning expectations that favored the host nation.