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Vietnam and Thailand face off in 2026 ASEAN Cup final
Vietnam and Thailand are set to face each other in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on August 22. This marks the third consecutive final meeting between the two regional powerhouses.
Vietnam enters the match as the defending champions, having advanced after a dominant 4-0 aggregate victory over Malaysia. Key players including striker Nguyen Xuan Son and winger Nguyen Dinh Bac have seen their disciplinary records cleared of yellow cards, providing a tactical advantage.
Thailand, led by coach Anthony Hudson, aims to reclaim the title and break a 1,313-day winless streak against Vietnam. Despite the high stakes, Thai authorities have faced challenges with ticket sales, implementing price reductions to encourage attendance at Rajamangala Stadium.
The second leg of the final is scheduled to take place at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on August 26.
Entities
ASEAN Cup · ASEAN Cup 2026 · ASEAN Hyundai Cup · Anthony Hudson · Kim Sang-sik · Malaysia · Malaysia national football team · Nguyen Xuan Son · Rajamangala Stadium · Singapore · Thailand · Thailand national football team
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam will face Thailand in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thailand secured a place in the final after a 4-3 aggregate victory over Singapore.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Kim Sang-sik substituted Xuân Son into the game in the 60th minute.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Striker Xuân Son scored two goals during the match.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-final on August 16.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Malaysian midfielder Aguero left the pitch due to an injury.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg of the semi-final on August 19.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam has reached the ASEAN Cup final for the third consecutive time.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chanathip Songkrasin urged the Thai team to maintain a spirit of not accepting defeat
- [● 2 SOURCES] The first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final will be held at Rajamangala Stadium
- [● 2 SOURCES] Thailand won all four group stage matches in ASEAN Cup 2026
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second leg of the final will take place at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi