Today, the Vietnam national team will play an official international friendly ahead of the 2026 AFF Cup, hosting Myanmar at Thai Nguyen Stadium at 7:00 PM.
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After a successful training camp in South Korea, the Vietnam national team enters the friendly against Myanmar with confidence. Coach Kim Sang Sik's team won all three practice matches against Siheung FC, Yongin FC, and Gangwon FC, showing positive signs in fitness, organization, and attacking efficiency.
The clash with Myanmar is seen as Vietnam's final dress rehearsal before the 2026 AFF Cup. The coaching staff will use this match to test the cohesion between lines, finalize the core squad, and assess each player's form before confirming the roster for the regional tournament.
Compared to the hosts, Myanmar is rated lower in terms of player quality and squad depth. In their last meeting at the 2024 AFF Cup, Vietnam won 5-0. However, Myanmar is entering a new phase under coach Jorn Andersen and is expected to play with determination to create positive changes.
With home advantage and a superior squad, Vietnam has a great chance to control the game and apply heavy pressure. However, the result is not Coach Kim Sang Sik's only goal. More importantly, the players must maintain focus, avoid injuries, and refine tactical plans ahead of their journey to defend the Southeast Asian championship.