International and Southeast Asian football is heating up with Vietnam's national team transformation, Indonesia's hosting ambitions, and a series of breaking developments at the 2026 World Cup and the European transfer market.

Thai outlets are calling on their national side to defeat Vietnam and win back the 2026 AFF Cup title.

On the morning of June 23, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan met and encouraged the Vietnam national team on the first official day of their training camp for the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

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After three years of waiting, goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang officially joined the Vietnam national team, ready to compete for a spot and aim for the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Thai Son Bac and Saigon Titans both earned dominant victories in round 8, thereby maintaining their positions on the 2026 National Futsal Championship standings.

While Indonesia continues to draw attention with its naturalization policy, the Vietnam national team under coach Kim Sang-sik is quietly making fundamental changes. Improvements in physique, squad depth, and team operation are set to make the race for Southeast Asia's top spot hotter than ever.

Indonesia is not only aiming to host the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 but also setting its sights on winning the inaugural title with its strongest lineup.