In the matches against Pakistan and Nepal, the substitutes put in impressive performances, earning the trust of head coach Park Hang Seo, in contrast, some key players failed to have the impact expected. As a result, there are likely to be some changes to the team lining out to face Japan. The following 11 players are likely starters for Vietnam in their decisive group D match against Japan. Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung Defender Tran Dinh Trong Defender Bui Tien Dung Defender Do Duy Manh Midfielder Vu Van Thanh Midfielder Doan Van Hau Midfielder Luong Xuan Truong Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai Forward Nguyen Van Quyet Forward Nguyen Anh Duc Forward Phan Van Duc
| In the matches against Pakistan and Nepal, the substitutes put in impressive performances, earning the trust of head coach Park Hang Seo, in contrast, some key players failed to have the impact expected. |
| As a result, there are likely to be some changes to the team lining out to face Japan. The following 11 players are likely starters for Vietnam in their decisive group D match against Japan. |
| Midfielder Luong Xuan Truong |
| Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai |
