The Vietnamese national team still does not have its strongest lineup after the first days of gathering, as some players are undergoing recovery training, while overseas Vietnamese midfielder Ngo Dang Khoa had to leave the team because he could not recover from his injury in time.

As the 2026 World Cup reveals that the skill gap between football nations is narrowing rapidly, Southeast Asia has entered an unprecedented level of fierce competition. For the Vietnamese team, coach Kim Sang-sik understands that the ASEAN Cup is no longer an easy tournament, and the squad must change to stay on top.

Young midfielder Ngo Dang Khoa officially leaves the Vietnam national team ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup due to a knee injury that hasn't healed, marking an unfortunate end to his first call-up to the national squad.

Coach Kim Sang Sik decides to adjust the training schedule of the Vietnam national team so that players have more recovery time before the 2026 AFF Cup.

Unable to recover from injury in time, overseas Vietnamese midfielder Ngo Dang Khoa has to bid farewell to the Vietnam national team.

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Following medical checks and an evaluation of his condition, midfielder Ngo Dang Khoa will no longer join the Vietnam national team in the preparation camp for the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Former star Harry Kewell, head coach of Hanoi FC, believes that collective strength—rather than reliance on individual brilliance—will be the key for the Australian national team to continue their journey at the 2026 World Cup.

At 19:00 Beijing time on June 27, a key match of the 16th round of the Chinese Super League kicks off, with promoted team Liaoning Iron Men hosting Shandong Mount Tai at Shenyang Tiexi Stadium. The starting lineups for both sides have also been announced.

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