Vietnam will face Thailand in the final group stage match of the Asian Cup

Vietnam’s futsal squad will confront the host nation Thailand in the crucial group stage encounter of the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship.

According to the match schedule The 2026 Asian Futsal Championship, Vietnam’s futsal team will face Thailand in the last group match – a contest regarded as a “tough test” for coach Diego Giustozzi’s squad aiming to advance further.

The 2026 Asian Futsal Championship will officially begin on January 27. Vietnam’s futsal team is placed in Group B alongside Thailand, Kuwait, and Lebanon – a group considered highly competitive with experienced and skilled opponents.

According to the schedule, the Vietnam futsal team will kick off their campaign against Kuwait on January 27. This match is seen as crucial for coach Giustozzi’s team to build positive momentum and establish their playing style before facing tougher challenges.

Two days later, Vietnam’s futsal team will play against Lebanon. Although Lebanon is not rated as highly as Thailand, they remain unpredictable and capable of causing surprises if the opponent loses focus. Therefore, this match demands alertness and strong composure.

The highlight of Group B will be the last match when Vietnam’s futsal team meets Thailand – the top favorite for the championship and the current Asian runner-up. Recently, at SEA Games 33, the two teams met with Thailand winning 2-1, indicating a narrow gap but enough to put pressure on Vietnam.

According to the plan, Vietnam’s futsal team will depart for Indonesia on January 24. Before leaving, coach Diego Giustozzi will finalize the official squad list of 14 players. During preparation, the team played two quality internal matches against Afghanistan in Ho Chi Minh City, which helped the coaching staff review fitness, tactics, and key elements such as experience and resilience – aspects that need refinement before entering the continental competition.