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Vietnam football prepares for FIFA ASEAN Cup following regional title win
Following Vietnam's victory at the ASEAN Cup 2026, the national football team is preparing for the FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia. Vietnam has been placed in Group B alongside Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan. The tournament schedule includes a group stage match against the Philippines on September 26, followed by a critical clash with Thailand on September 29.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström praised the Vietnamese team's performance, describing their play as technical, identity-rich, and resilient. Meanwhile, Thailand faces a demanding schedule, with coach Hudson tasked with managing players across the ASEAN Cup, the King's Cup, and the upcoming Asian Cup.
On the club level, CAHN striker Dinh Bac has maintained his momentum, scoring in the 2026 National Super Cup shortly after his international success. Additionally, discussions continue regarding FIFA's potential plan to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, a move that could increase opportunities for top-100 ranked nations like Vietnam, despite opposition from UEFA.
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ASEAN Cup · China women's national volleyball team · FIFA · FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 · Japan women's national volleyball team · Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai · Kim Sang Sik · Nguyễn Hoàng Đức · Nguyễn Đình Bắc · Thailand Women's National Volleyball Team · Thailand national football team · Tianjin
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran reached the semi-finals of the tournament.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Thailand secured its first-ever Olympic qualification through this championship victory.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Vietnam women's volleyball team finished the tournament in 7th place.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Thailand women's volleyball team won the 2026 Asian Championship by defeating China 3-2 in the final.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] China and Japan both qualified for the 2027 Women's Volleyball World Championship.