Hosts close doors to media ahead of Singapore clash
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced that the national team will hold closed-door training sessions on July 27 and 28 at My Dinh National Stadium ahead of their second Group A match against Singapore in the ASEAN Cup 2026.
This marks the first time since the tournament began that head coach Kim Sang-sik has closed practice to the press. The Korean strategist aims to keep his squad fully focused as they target a second consecutive win.
In squad news, the coaching staff welcomed back forward Tai Loc, who rejoined full training with his teammates on July 26. His return gives Coach Kim another strong option in attack. In the team's 7-0 opening victory over Timor-Leste, Dinh Bac started in place of the naturalized forward.
While Tai Loc is ready for the upcoming fixture, goalkeeper Dang Van Lam has yet to return to the pitch. He remains under medical supervision, following a customized program to speed up his recovery.
The reigning champions have a full week to prepare for the July 31 match against Singapore. High morale from their dominant opening win, combined with a favorable match schedule, gives the team ample time to prepare for the match.
FIFA weighs ASEAN Cup expansion, Vietnam could face new opponents
VOV.VN - FIFA is considering expanding the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 to 16 teams by inviting two additional national sides, a move that could reshape the tournament draw and present Vietnam with new opponents in the inaugural edition held under FIFA's official patronage.
