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Vietnam tops Group A after 7‑0 opening win

Entities: Hiroki Kasahara · Kim Sang-sik · Timor-Leste national football team · Vietnam national football team · Nguyễn Đình Bắc

Overview

Vietnam’s men’s national team began its AFF Cup defence on 24 July 2026 with a 7‑0 victory over Timor Leste at Chonburi Stadium in Thailand. Nguyễn Đình Bắc netted a hat‑trick – only the third such feat by a Vietnamese player in the tournament’s history – while Đỗ Hoàng Hên added two goals and naturalised forward Lê Giang Patrik kept a clean sheet on debut. The win gave Vietnam a +7 goal‑difference, securing top spot in Group A and placing Bá​c in the competition’s early scoring race.

Coach Kim Sang‑sik praised the squad’s possession, rapid attacks and defensive solidity, noting a need for taller centre‑backs before the physical clash with Indonesia. Media reaction highlighted the hat‑trick’s social‑media impact, with fans coining the slogan “I’m Bắc”.

After the match the team returned to Hanoi on 25 July, splitting training between recovery work and tactical sessions. Midfielder Nguyễn Tài Lộc, cleared from a minor muscle strain, rejoined full‑intensity training ahead of the next group fixture against Singapore on 31 July at My Đình Stadium, which will be officiated by FIFA‑listed Japanese referee Hiroki Kasahara. The coaching staff reported no injuries and stressed maintaining momentum to secure a semi‑final berth.

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 25 sources
    Vietnam beats Timor-Leste 7‑0 in AFF Cup 2026, Đình Bắc hat‑trick fuels title defence

    Vietnam opened AFF Cup 2026 with a 7‑0 win over Timor‑Leste, highlighted by Nguyễn Đình Bắc’s hat‑trick; coach Kim Sang‑sik praised the display and Vietnam now leads Group A ahead of the Singapore match.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 17 sources
    Vietnam thumps Timor Leste 7-0 in ASEAN Cup 2026 opener

    Vietnam beat Timor Leste 7‑0 in the ASEAN Cup 2026 opener, topping Group A; Đình Bắc scored a hat‑trick and Hoàng Hên added two.

  3. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Vietnam readies squad for ASEAN Cup 2026 opener against Timor Leste

    Vietnam prepares for its ASEAN Cup 2026 opener against Timor Leste, hoping a win will launch a strong title‑defence.

  4. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Vietnam football team heads to Thailand for ASEAN Cup as officials attend national workers' cup final

    Vietnam’s national team travelled to Chonburi, Thailand on 20 July to prepare for the ASEAN Cup opening match on 24 July, while Deputy Prime Minister Lê Tiến Châu visited Ton Duc Thắng University and attended a

  5. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Vietnam defeats Myanmar 4‑0 in pre‑ASEAN Cup friendly

    Vietnam beat Myanmar 4‑0 in a Thái Nguyên friendly on 18 July, boosting its FIFA ranking and showcasing naturalised stars ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026.

  6. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 kicks off with tickets, trophy tour and team preparations

    The ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 runs 24 July‑26 August with ticket sales, a trophy tour in Hanoi and Jakarta, Vietnam’s winning training camp, Indonesia’s opening clash vs Cambodia and a squad featuring naturalised

  7. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vietnamese Football Showcases in Korea Futsal Summer Cup and Thailand ASEAN Cup Match

    Vietnamese futsal teams played a community tournament in Korea, while the Vietnam national side prepares for its ASEAN Cup opener against Timor Leste in Thailand.

  8. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Vietnam football team to open AFF Cup 2026 against Timor Leste in Thailand

    Vietnam will open AFF Cup 2026 against Timor Leste on 24 July at Chonburi, Thailand, after training in South Korea and a friendly vs Myanmar.

  9. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vietnam football tickets set for Myanmar friendly in Thai Nguyen

    Vietnam's football federation set three ticket tiers (100k‑300k VND) for the July 18 friendly against Myanmar in Thai Nguyen, sold via ONEU app from July 8‑11 with ID verification and postal delivery.

  10. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik outlines attack options before Korea training camp

    Vietnam coach Kim Sang‑sik prepares the team for a Korea camp, testing attack combos with naturalised players and new assistant Kim Do‑heon, while lamenting the injury‑forced loss of youngster Khoa Ngô ahead of

  11. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vietnam football team grapples with injuries before ASEAN Cup 2026

    Vietnam's national football team prepares for the ASEAN Cup 2026 despite injuries to key players Đỗ Duy Mạnh and Khoa Ngô, while newcomer Nguyễn Tài Lộc shares optimism about the squad.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Patrik Lê Giang joins Vietnam football squad ahead of ASEAN Cup 2026

    Patrik Lê Giang, newly naturalised, joins Vietnam’s football squad, competing for the goalkeeper role as the team prepares to defend its ASEAN Cup 2026 title.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vietnam launches 2026 futsal league as former Korean World Cup star joins national football coaching staff

    Vietnam’s 2026 futsal league kicks off with eight clubs and a VND 500 million prize, while ex‑World Cup player Kim Do Heon joins the national football staff to prepare for the AFF Cup 2026.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vietnam aims to defend AFF Cup 2026 title ahead of friendly with Myanmar

    Vietnam readies its football team for the 2026 AFF Cup, scheduling a friendly vs Myanmar on 18 July and training in South Korea under coach Kim Sang Sik.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vietnam football team announces 28‑player squad for AFF Cup 2026

    Vietnam’s coach Kim Sang‑sik names a 28‑player squad, featuring naturalised stars Lê Giang Patrik, Nguyễn Tài Lộc and Khoa Ngô, for the AFF Cup 2026, with training camp in South Korea and strong title hopes.

  16. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik scouts Indonesia at Gelora Bung Karno

    Vietnam coach Kim Sang‑sik attended Indonesia’s 1‑0 win over Mozambique on 9 June 2026 in Jakarta, saying he was there to watch the team ahead of the AFF Cup 2026 showdown with Vietnam.

Sources

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