Vietnam national football team finishes fourth in FIFA ASEAN Cup

The Vietnam national football team concluded its FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign in fourth place following a narrow defeat to Malaysia. Under coach Kim Sang-sik, the team finished the tournament with a record of two wins and two losses, scoring five goals and conceding five.

Injuries to key players, including the absence of Hoang Hen and Tai Loc in the final match, significantly impacted the squad's performance. The team also struggled to find an effective replacement for striker Xuan Son. The tournament results led to a decline in Vietnam's FIFA rankings, with a loss to Malaysia resulting in a 6.33-point deduction and a 0-2 loss to Thailand causing a 4.87-point drop. These losses outweighed the points gained from victories against Pakistan and the Philippines.