Thai newspaper pays 'special' attention to the Vietnam national team ahead of the ASEAN Cup

Siam Sports of Thailand highlights: Vietnam's squad of 28 players is set, traveling to South Korea for training aimed at claiming the 2026 ASEAN Cup title.

According to a leading Thai news outlet, the Vietnam national team has announced its 28-player roster for the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup. Coach Kim Sang Sik and his team will gather domestically before heading to South Korea for training, aiming to secure their fourth championship in history.

Vietnam's head coach Kim Sang Sik has revealed a list of 28 players for the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup campaign, which runs from July 24 to August 26.

Notably, two naturalized players, Nguyen Xuan Son (Rafaelson) and Hendrio, are included in this squad.

"The Golden Star Warriors" will assemble on June 22 before departing for South Korea for a training camp lasting about two weeks.

The 49-year-old coach's top objective is to lead Vietnam to victory. Achieving this would mark Vietnam's fourth Southeast Asian title, following their wins in 2008, 2018, and 2024.

According to statistics, the Southeast Asian championship has been held 15 times. Thailand is the most successful team with seven titles (1996, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2020, and 2022).

Singapore follows with four championships, Vietnam has three titles, while Malaysia has won once.

Thailand's Daily News reports that Vietnam has announced its squad for the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup, emphasizing the determination of coach Kim Sang Sik's team to defend their title.

According to Daily News, Coach Kim Sang Sik has called up 28 players for the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup campaign. This list includes two naturalized players, Nguyen Xuan Son and Hendrio, who are expected to significantly boost Vietnam's strength.

Vietnam will convene on June 22 before heading to South Korea for a two-week training camp. This camp is seen as a crucial step in preparing to defend their Southeast Asian championship.

Daily News states that Vietnam is aiming for their fourth ASEAN Cup title in history, following their triumphs in 2008, 2018, and 2024.

In the group stage of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup, Vietnam is placed in Group A alongside Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Timor Leste.

Daily News notes that Vietnam is the reigning champion of the tournament and is undergoing serious preparations to maintain its leading position in the region.

Vietnam's match schedule in Group A is as follows:

July 24, 2026: vs. Timor Leste (away)

July 31, 2026: vs Singapore (home)

August 3, 2026: vs Indonesia (away)

August 7, 2026: vs Cambodia (home)