Vietnam National Football Team to Train and Play in South Korea

The Vietnamese national football team is set to embark on a training camp in South Korea as part of their preparations for defending their ASEAN Cup title in 2026. The team will play three friendly matches against local clubs during their stay.

Following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 domestic season, players will have a week of rest before gathering for national team duty. The squad will assemble in Hanoi on June 22, with coach Kim Sang Sik initially selecting 30 players. He will finalize his roster after reviewing recent performances, including those in the recent National Cup final.

Key decisions for coach Kim Sang Sik include the potential recall of striker Tien Linh, who missed the last Asian Cup qualifier against Malaysia. Tien Linh faces stiff competition from naturalized players like Nguyen Xuan Son and Do Hoang Hen, as well as the recently naturalized Geovane Magno.

The team will train in Hanoi from June 22 to July 2 before traveling to Incheon, South Korea, for further training until July 14. During their time in South Korea, they will engage in three friendly matches against local clubs, carefully selected by coach Kim Sang Sik to provide valuable experience and enhance the team's technical skills.

The ASEAN Cup 2026 is scheduled from July 24 to August 26. Vietnam has been drawn into Group A, where they will face Timor Leste (away), Singapore (home), Indonesia (away), and Cambodia (home). Group B consists of Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.