The opponent won 4-0, sending a 'challenge letter' to the Vietnam national team at the AFF Cup.

Singapore, the adversary of Vietnam at the 2026 AFF Cup, recently beat Mongolia 4-0.

The Singapore national team delivered a compelling performance, overcoming Mongolia 4-0 in an international friendly at Jalan Besar Stadium. This is regarded as a crucial preparation step for coach Gavin Lee and his players. before embarking on their AFF Cup 2026 campaign, a competition where they will face Vietnam directly in the group stage.

Right from the opening whistle, the home side pressed high and applied constant pressure on the opposition. The difference in squad quality allowed Singapore to easily dominate the match. Statistics show they held 63% possession, took nine shots with five on target. Mongolia, meanwhile, managed only four attempts, with just one forcing the Singapore goalkeeper into action.

After over 20 minutes of relentless pressure, Singapore broke the deadlock. During an attack on the Mongolian half, the away defender committed a foul inside the box, and the referee immediately awarded a penalty. From 12 yards, Baharudin calmly slotted the ball home, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.

The opening goal boosted Singapore's confidence further. The island nation's team continued to assert total control in midfield and carved out several dangerous opportunities. In the 38th minute, Song Ui-Young capitalized on an attacking play to score, making it 2-0 and providing the home side with a comfortable buffer before halftime.

In the second half, the game's pattern remained largely unchanged. Singapore continued to dominate proceedings, while Mongolia struggled considerably to build attacks. In the 58th minute, sustained pressure from the home attackers forced a Mongolian player to score an own goal under duress. By the 87th minute, Singapore added a fourth goal to wrap up a resounding 4-0 victory.

This result instills great confidence in coach Gavin Lee and his squad ahead of the 2026 AFF Cup. As planned, Singapore will play one more friendly against China on June 5 before entering the official tournament. Sharing the same group with Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the winner of the Timor Leste vs Brunei tie, Singapore is anticipated to be a tough opponent if they continue to display the form and efficiency shown against Mongolia.