The 2026 ASEAN Cup continues to feature the well-known teams of Southeast Asian football: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and East Timor.
Among these, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Vietnam have all appeared in all 16 editions, demonstrating the stable presence of these traditionally strong football nations. The Philippines is making its 15th appearance, Laos also joins for the 15th ASEAN Cup, while Cambodia enters for the 11th time. East Timor is the least experienced team, participating for the fifth time.
In terms of achievements, Thailand remains the most successful team in the tournament's history with 7 championships. Singapore follows closely with 4 titles, while Vietnam has won three times—in 2008, 2018, and 2024—and enters this year's competition aiming to successfully defend its crown.
Malaysia has won once, in 2010, while Indonesia remains the unluckiest team in finals, having finished as runners-up six times without ever claiming the top spot. The Philippines has frequently reached the semifinals, and Myanmar has also made it to the semifinals and finished fourth. For Cambodia, Laos, and East Timor, advancing past the group stage remains the milestone they are striving for.
According to the draw results, Group A brings together defending champion Vietnam along with Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, and East Timor. Meanwhile, Group B features Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.
Under the tournament format, the top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, which will be played in a cross-group format over two legs (home and away). The winners of the semifinals will then meet in the final, also contested over two legs, to determine the champion.

Coach Kim Sang-sik is preparing to lead the Vietnam national team at the 2026 ASEAN Cup. Photo: VFF
List of 10 national teams participating in the 2026 ASEAN Cup
Vietnam national team squad
Goalkeepers (3): Tran Trung Kien (HAGL), Dang Van Lam (Ninh Binh), Le Giang Patrik (Cong An TPHCM)
Defenders (10): Phan Tuan Tai (The Cong), Nguyen Thanh Chung, Pham Xuan Manh (Ha Noi), Truong Tien Anh (Ninh Binh), Doan Van Hau, Bui Hoang Viet Anh (CAHN), Nguyen Van Vi (Nam Dinh), Nguyen Nhat Minh (Hai Phong), Dinh Quang Kiet (HAGL), Khong Minh Gia Bao (Cong An TP.HCM)
Midfielders (7):Nguyen Hai Long, Do Hoang Hen (Ha Noi), Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Ngoc My (Ninh Binh), Le Pham Thanh Long, Le Van Do, Nguyen Quang Hai (CAHN),
Forwards (5): Pham Gia Hung, Nguyen Tai Loc (Ninh Binh), Nguyen Dinh Bac (CAHN), Nguyen Xuan Son (Nam Dinh), Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong (Becamex TP HCM).
Cambodia national team squad
Goalkeepers (3): Hul Kimhuy (Visakha), Reth Lyheng (Nagaworld), Koy Salim (Boeung Ket)
Defenders (7): Ouk Sovann (Visakha), Taing Bunchhai (Boeung Ket), Sophal Dimong (PKR Svay Rieng), Phat Sokha (Nagaworld), Chea Sokmeng (Nagaworld), Tum Makara (Angkor Tiger), Nu Chenmakara (Angkor Tiger), Vann Vit (Life Sihanoukville)
Midfielders (5): Sos Suhana (Nagaworld), Yudai Ogawa (PKR Svay Rieng), Sin Sovannmakara (Visakha), Bong Samuel (Phnom Penh Crown), Alisher Mirzaev (MOI Kompong Dewa)
Forwards (8): Sieng Chanthea (PKR Svay Rieng), Sa Ty (Phnom Penh Crown), Mat Noron (Boeung Ket), Abdel Kader Coulibaly (Angkor Tiger), Hav Soknet (Visakha), Mon Rado (MOI Kompong Dewa), Yem Devit (Phnom Penh Crown), Mon Vanda (MOI Kompong Dewa).
Indonesia national team squad
Goalkeepers (4): Nadeo Argawinata (Borneo Samarinda), Muhammad Riyandi (Persis Solo), Cahya Supriadi (PSIM Yogyakarta), Teja Paku Alam (Persib Bandung)
Defenders (16): Rizky Ridho (Persija Jakarta), Pratama Arhan (Bangkok United), Sandy Walsh (Buriram United), Jordi Amat (Persija Jakarta), Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard), Shayne Pattynama (Persija Jakarta), Muhammad Ferarri (Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung), Dony Tri Pamungkas (Persija Jakarta), Yance Sayuri (Malut United), Wahyu Prasetyo (Dewa United Banten), Kakang Rudianto (Persib Bandung), Mathew Baker (Melbourne City), Brian Fatari (Dewa United Banten), Komang Teguh (Borneo Samarinda), Fajar Fathur Rahman (Persija Jakarta), Dion Markx (Persib Bandung)
Midfielders (18): Witan Sulaeman (Persija Jakarta), Ricky Kambuaya (Dewa United Banten), Marselino Ferdinan (Trenčín), Yakob Sayuri (Malut United), Saddil Ramdani (Persib Bandung), Ivar Jenner (Dewa United Banten), Marc Klok (Persib Bandung), Thom Haye (Persib Bandung), Adam Alis (Persib Bandung), Kadek Agung (Bali United), Eliano Reijnders (Persib Bandung), Beckham Putra (Persib Bandung), Arkhan Fikri (Arema), Rayhan Hannan (Persija Jakarta), Victor Dethan (PSM Makassar), Rahmat Arjuna (Bali United), Toni Firmansyah (Persebaya Surabaya), Taufik Rustam (Malut United), Tim Geypens (Emmen)
Forwards (11): Egy Maulana Vikri (Dewa United Banten), Rafael Struick (Dewa United Banten), Ramadhan Sananta (DPMM), Ragnar Oratmangoen (Dender), Hokky Caraka (Persita Tangerang), Mauro Zijlstra (Persija Jakarta), Arkhan Kaka (Persis Solo), Eksel Runtukahu (Persija Jakarta), Rizky Eka Pratama (PSM Makassar), Jens Raven (Bali United), Mitchell Baker (Georgetown Hoyas).
Singapore national team squad
Goalkeepers (3): Izwan Mahbud (Young Lions), Syazwan Buhari (Tampines Rovers), Rudy Khairullah (Geylang International)
Defenders (8): Ryhan Stewart (Kanchanaburi Power), Amirul Adli (Tampines Rovers), Hariss Harun (Lion City Sailors), Lionel Tan (Lion City Sailors), Irfan Fandi (Port), Nur Adam Abdullah (Lion City Sailors), Raoul Suhaimi (Tampines Rovers), Akram Azman (FC Jurong), Luth Harith (Young Lions)
Midfielders (11): Joel Chew (Tampines Rovers), Kyoga Nakamura (Lion City Sailors), Song Ui-young (Lion City Sailors), Shah Shahiran (Tampines Rovers), Farhan Zulkifli (Lion City Sailors), Glenn Kweh (Tampines Rovers), Nathan Mao (Young Lions), Hami Syahin (Lion City Sailors), Jacob Mahler (Tampines Rovers), Harhys Stewart (Chiangrai United), Saifullah Akbar (Hougang United)
Forwards (2): Ilhan Fandi (Buriram United), Shawal Anuar (Lion City Sailors).
Timor-Leste national team squad
Goalkeepers (3): Dylan Niski (Western City Rangers), Alexandre Lima (Santa Cruz), Egidio Oliveira (Karketu Dili)
Defenders (7): Anizo Correia (AD San Antonio), Liam Farrugia (Manningham United), Ryan Jom (Canterbury Bankstown), Jackson Fowler (Valentine), Eric Silva (Sesimbra), Juvito Moniz (Santa Cruz), João Varudo (Sintrense)
Midfielders (5): Claudio Osorio (Cobh Ramblers), Tristan Arrarte (Western Sydney Wanderers), Natalino de Jesus (Karketu Dili), Palomito Ribeiro (AD San Antonio), Denilson Almeida (Coração)
Forwards (11): João Pedro (Kuching City), Zenivio (Tanjong Pagar United), Olagar Xavier (AD San Antonio), Luís Figo (AD San Antonio), Alexandro Bakhito (Karketu Dili), João Rangel (Leiston), Zion Cruz (Lusitano FCV), Vabio Canavaro (SLB Laulara), Oatnasio da Silva (Portadown), Angenuco Viegas (Karketu Dili), Paulo Gusmão (Santa Cruz).
Thailand national team squad
Goalkeepers (3): Kampol (Ratchaburi), Korrakot Pipatnadda (Muangthong United), Chatchai Budprom (Buriram United)
Defenders (10): Chaiyaphon Otton, Manuel Bihr (Port), Nattapong Sayriya (Chonburi), Narubadin, Pansa Hemviboon (Buriram United), Pichitchai (Ayutthaya United), Waris Choolthong (BG Pathum United), Wanchai Jarunongkran (Bangkok United), Adisorn Promrak (Ratchaburi), Oussama Thiangkham (PT Prachuap)
Midfielders (8): Kakana Khamyok (Muangthong United), Chawanwit Saelao (Prime Bangkok), Thossawat (Ratchaburi), Pokklaw Anan, Picha Autra (Bangkok United), Worachit (Port), Sarach Yooyen (BG Pathum United), Seksan Ratree (Rayong)
Forwards (4): Jahhanafee Mamah (PT Prachuap), Teerasak Poeiphimai (Port), Yotsakorn Burapha (Chonburi), Patrik Gustavsson (BG Pathum United).
Laos national team squad
Goalkeepers (4): Keo-Oudone Souvannasangso (Army), Kop Lokphathip (Ezra), Anoulak Vilaphone (Mazda GB), Soulisack Souvankham (Luang Prabang)
Defenders (10): Phoutthavong Sangvilay (BG Pathum United), Phetdavanh Somsanith (Ezra), Kaharn Phetsivilay (Luang Prabang), Xayasith Singsavang (Namtha United), Phonsack Sisavath (Young Elephants), Bounphaeng Xaysombath (Luang Prabang), Vongsakda Chanthaleuxay (Mazda GB), Sonevilay Phetviengsy (Mazda GB), Viengxay Sidavong (Namtha United), Okham Latsachack (Army)
Midfielders (11): Chony Waenpaseuth (Ezra), Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone (Ezra), Damoth Thongkhamsavath (Dong A Thanh Hoa), Anousone Xaypanya (Young Elephants), Somlith Sengvanny (Army), Somwang Choummaly (Mazda GB), Vilay Kulungsy (BIS Master), Khonesavanh Keonuchanh (Rome City Institute), Avilay Siphavanh (Salavan United), Chansamone Phetsomphone (Champasak Avenir), Phahatxay Keomany (Young Elephants)
Forwards (5): Bounphachan Bounkong (PKR Svay Rieng), Soukphachan Lueanthala (Salavan United), Kouaycheng Noophackde (Champasak Avenir), Bounchay Chernvanglien (Namtha United), Phayak Siphanom (Chainat Hornbill).
Malaysia national team squad
Goalkeepers (3): Azri Ghani (Negeri Sembilan), Rahadiazli Rahalim (Terengganu), Haziq Aiman (Melaka)
Defenders (7): Jimmy Raymond (Kuching City), Ubaidullah Shamsul (Terengganu), V. Ruventhiran (Melaka), Rodney Celvin Akwensivie (Kuching City), Dominic Tan (Sabah), Ibrahim Manusi (Johor Darul Ta'zim), Alif Ahmad (Johor Darul Ta'zim II), Faris Danish (Johor Darul Ta'zim II)
Midfielders (7): Wan Kuzain (Sporting JAX), Zhafri Yahya (Kuala Lumpur City), Ezequiel Agüero (Kanchanaburi Power), Endrick (Cong An Ho Chi Minh City), Daryl Sham (Johor Darul Ta'zim), Ziad El Basheer (Johor Darul Ta'zim II), Aliff Haiqal (Selangor)
Forwards (7): Hadi Fayyadh (Vencedor Mie United), Haqimi Azim (Terengganu), Engku Nur Shakir (Terengganu), Fazrul Amir (Kuala Lumpur City), Paulo Josué (Kuala Lumpur City), Syafiq Ahmad (DPMM)
Philippines national team squad
Goalkeepers (4): Patrick Deyto, Nicholas Guimarães, Quincy Kammeraad, Florencio Badelic.
Defenders (11): Daisuke Sato, Jesper Nyholm, Adrian Ugelvik, Paul Tabinas, Jefferson Tabinas, Kike Linares, Amani Aguinaldo, Michael Kempter, Santiago Rublico, Christian Rontini, Joshua Meriño.
Midfielders (11): Raphael Obermair, Randy Schneider, Scott Woods, Sandro Reyes, Pocholo Bugas, Michael Baldisimo, Javier Gayoso, Alex Monis, Zico Bailey, Patrick Reichelt, Oskari Kekkonen.
Forwards (6): Bjørn Martin Kristensen, Uriel Dalapo, Dov Cariño, Gerrit Holtmann, Javier Mariona, Leo Maquiling.
Myanmar national team squad
Goalkeepers (3): Sann Satt Naing (Yangon United), Nay Lin Htet (Hantharwaddy United), Zin Nyi Nyi Aung (Yangon United)
Defenders (6): Myat Phone Khant (Thitsar Arman), Hein Zeyar Lin (Yangon United), Soe Moe Kyaw (Uthai Thani), Nanda Kyaw (Shan United), Zwe Khant Min (Yangon City), Hein Phyo Win (Yangon United), Phyo Pyae Sone (Shan United)
Midfielders (13): Kyaw Min Oo (PDRM), Lwin Moe Aung (Mahasarakham SBT F.C.), Wai Linn Aung (Negeri Sembilan), Maung Maung Lwin (Yangon United), Khun Kyaw Zin Hein (Yangon City), Min Maw Oo (Thitsar Arman FC), Shine Wunna Aung (Thitsar Arman FC), Aung Myo Khant (Yangon United), Hein Htet Aung (Melaka), Myat Kaung Khant (Yangon City), Ye Yint Aung (Shan United), Zaw Win Thein (Yangon United), Kaung Myat Nyein (ISPE)
Forwards (3): Than Paing (Trat), Win Naing Tun (Yangon City), Saw Myo Zaw (Thitsar Arman).