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Thailand advances to ASEAN Cup 2026 final
Thailand has secured a place in the 2026 ASEAN Cup final after defeating Singapore with a 4-3 aggregate score. Despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg at Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand's 3-1 victory in the first leg proved decisive. Singapore's goals were scored by Harhys Stewart and an own goal by Pansa Hemviboon, while Kakana Khamyok scored a penalty for Thailand.
In the other semifinal, Vietnam holds a commanding 2-0 lead over Malaysia following the first leg in Kuala Lumpur. Vietnam, led by coach Kim Sang-sik and striker Nguyễn Xuân Son, is favored to advance to the final at My Dinh Stadium. Malaysia's interim coach, Tan Cheng Hoe, has cited historical comebacks to inspire his squad to overturn the deficit.
The final will be a two-legged affair between Thailand and either Vietnam or Malaysia, scheduled for late August 2026.
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ASEAN Cup · ASEAN Cup 2026 · Anthony Hudson · Asian Football Confederation · Kim Sang Sik · Kim Sang-sik · Malaysia national football team · Nguyen Xuan Son · Singapore national football team · Thailand National Team · Thailand national football team · Truong Tien Anh
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The first leg match was played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Kim Sang-sik identified weaknesses in defending the flanks against Malaysia's wingers
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Goalkeeper Le Giang Patrik made several key saves to secure the victory
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup semi-finals
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second leg semi-final is scheduled to take place at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi