Southeast Asian Fans React to Xuân Son's World Cup Dream

Southeast Asian fans have expressed their views regarding the 2030 World Cup aspirations of Vietnam's striker Nguyễn Xuân Son.

Recently, the statement made by Vietnam's top striker Nguyễn Xuân Son in an interview with ESPN caused a stir in the regional community. When asked about his career goals, Xuân Son affirmed: “My biggest dream is to lead Vietnam to its first-ever World Cup in 2030. I believe Vietnamese football can achieve this if we remain persistent and determined.”

Right after Seasia Goal reposted this interview segment, Southeast Asian media quickly picked it up, sparking lively debates on football forums. Many comments from fans across the region appeared, reflecting diverse perspectives on Xuân Son's confidence in this statement.

A fan named Cornelius Prosando commented on Xuân Son's statement: "What a big dream, wishing the Vietnam national team good luck."

Another user, Aditia Hermawan, also sent best wishes to Xuân Son and the Vietnam team: "Xuân Son is an excellent striker. Hope he recovers soon and contributes to the Vietnam national team. Good luck to you all, sending love from Indonesia."

A fan called Eric Lee also agreed with Xuân Son's viewpoint: "With players who think like him, we can look forward to the future. Moreover, Xuân Son has proven he fits well with the Vietnam team and will lead Vietnam to success."

On the other hand, some fans expressed skepticism. They believe the gap between Southeast Asian football and the world remains very wide: “Even Japan and South Korea had to invest for decades before securing a place at the World Cup. Vietnam aiming for 2030 is overly ambitious,” some fans shared.

In the context of Southeast Asian football increasingly aiming higher, Xuân Son's declaration further ignites hope that Vietnamese football could appear on the world’s biggest stage in the near future.