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Vietnam secures third-place playoff spot at FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Vietnam advanced to the third-place playoff of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 after defeating Pakistan 4-2, setting up a match against Malaysia on October 5. Thailand will contest the final against Indonesia on the same day.
LSN Vietnam ·
Vietnam progressed to the third-place playoff round of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 following a commanding 4-2 victory over Pakistan. The result secured the Southeast Asian side's place in the tournament's closing fixtures scheduled for October 5.
Vietnam will face Malaysia, Group A runners-up, in the third-place playoff match. The encounter will be held concurrently with the final, where Thailand will meet Indonesia for the championship title.
The tournament has already seen notable performances from Vietnam, including a 1-0 victory over the Philippines in their opening match. Vietnam are seeking to retain the ASEAN Cup title, having drawn 2-2 with Thailand in a previous group stage encounter and winning their first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final 2-0 against the same opponent.
With both the third-place playoff and final scheduled for October 5, the day will mark the conclusion of the regional competition.