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Vietnam wins 2026 AFF Cup; Đình Bắc named MVP

Overview

The 2026 AFF Cup semifinals concluded with Vietnam and Thailand advancing to the final.

In the first bracket, Thailand entered their second leg against Singapore with a 3-1 lead. Due to high demand and sold-out tickets at Jalan Besar Stadium, the Football Association of Singapore organized public viewing events at locations such as Our Tampines Hub and various community clubs, while warning fans against unauthorized scalpers.

In the second bracket, Vietnam secured a 4-0 aggregate victory over Malaysia. In the first leg in Kuala Lumpur, Vietnam won 2-0 through a diving header by Nguyen Xuan Son and a late own goal by Malaysia’s Faris Danish. Goalkeeper Le Giang Patrik received praise for a crucial stoppage-time save and a successful VAR review that overturned a red card. Following the 2-0 away win, Vietnam maintained control through the second leg at My Dinh National Stadium.

Vietnam moved on to face Thailand in the final. In the first leg of the championship match at Rajamangala Stadium, Đình Bắc faced an initial period of adjustment marked by missed opportunities before improving his performance with a momentum-shifting heel flick.

Ultimately, Vietnam secured the championship title. Forward Nguyễn Đình Bắc was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and top scorer, earning the Golden Boot with five goals and three assists. Despite earlier public criticism and a scoreless draw against Singapore where he admitted, “My performance today was very bad. I missed two situations... I will try to practice more to do my job better in the next matches,” the 22-year-old concluded the tournament as its standout performer.

Entities

Vietnam national football team · Kim Sang-sik · Singapore national football team · ASEAN Cup 2026 · Nguyễn Đình Bắc

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  • "Singapore leads Group A with six points from two wins over Cambodia and Timor Leste."

    vs

    "Vietnam leads Group A on points and goal difference after the 7‑0 win."

    One claim states Singapore leads Group A with six points, while the other states Vietnam leads Group A.

  • "Nguyễn Đình Bắc scored a hat‑trick in that match."

    vs

    "Vietnam and Singapore played to a 0‑0 draw in the AFF Cup 2026 group stage."

    One claim states the match between Vietnam and Singapore was a 0-0 draw, while the other claims Nguyễn Đình Bắc scored a hat-trick in that match.

  • "Vietnam earned one point, moving to third place in Group A with four points."

    vs

    "The draw left Vietnam third in Group A with one point."

    One claim states Vietnam has four points after the draw, while the other states they have one point.

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Nguyễn Đình Bắc wins MVP and Golden Boot at ASEAN Cup 2026

    Vietnamese striker Nguyễn Đình Bắc has been named the Most Valuable Player and joint top scorer of the ASEAN Cup 2026, leading Vietnam to defend their championship title.

  2. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Đình Bắc emerges as key player for Vietnam in ASEAN Cup

    Đình Bắc has become a pivotal figure for Vietnam in the 2026 ASEAN Cup, transitioning from a struggling first half in the final against Thailand to a high-impact pressing force.

  3. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 31 sources
    Vietnam defeats Malaysia 2-0 in ASEAN Cup semifinal first leg

    Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals, thanks to a Nguyen Xuan Son goal and a Faris Danish own goal, taking a major advantage into the second leg in Hanoi.

  4. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AFF Cup 2026 semifinals set with Singapore facing Thailand

    The 2026 AFF Cup semifinals feature Singapore vs Thailand and Vietnam vs Malaysia. FAS has organized public screenings in Singapore to combat ticket scalping for the sold-out matches.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Nguyễn Đình Bắc leads Vietnam to ASEAN Cup semi-finals

    Nguyễn Đình Bắc scored twice against Cambodia to lead Vietnam to the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals, becoming the tournament's top scorer with 5 goals.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Vietnam advances to AFF 2026 semifinals as Dinh Bac scores brace

    Vietnam beat Cambodia 3‑1 to reach the AFF 2026 semifinals, with Dinh Bac scoring twice, and analysts cite the team’s depth as a boost for a potential 2030 World Cup expansion.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 27 sources
    Vietnam and Singapore draw 0-0 in ASEAN Cup group match

    Vietnam and Singapore drew 0‑0 at My Dinh on 31 July 2026, leaving Singapore top of Group A and Vietnam third, needing a win over Indonesia to stay in semifinal contention.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Vietnam vs Singapore ASEAN Cup 2026 clash at My Dinh Stadium

    Vietnam hosts Singapore on 31 July 2026 at My Dinh Stadium; Singapore leads Group A with six points, Vietnam seeks three points after a 7‑0 win, broadcast on VTV6/VTV7/FPT Play, with Song Ui‑Young returning for

  9. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Vietnam faces Singapore in AFF Cup 2026 showdown

    Vietnam and Singapore, both on six points, meet at My Dinh in the AFF Cup 2026. Singapore’s coach stresses preparation; Vietnam weighs strategy, while Singapore’s aerial strength could be a key factor.

  10. about 2 months 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.

  11. about 2 months 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.

  12. about 2 months 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.

  13. about 2 months 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

  14. about 2 months 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.

  15. 2 months 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

  16. 2 months 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.

  17. 2 months 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.

  18. 2 months 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.

  19. 2 months 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

  20. 3 months 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.

  21. 3 months 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.

  22. 3 months 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.

  23. 3 months 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.

  24. 3 months 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.

  25. 3 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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