Vietnam secured a 3-0 victory over hosts Indonesia on August 3 at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor, taking first place in Group A of the 2026 ASEAN Championship after three matches [1, 2, 3, 4]. Early goals from Nguyen Van Vi in the 5th minute and Nguyen Hai Long in the 14th minute set the tone, before Nguyen Xuan Son added a third goal in the 71st minute to seal the win [1, 2, 3, 4].
With the win, Vietnam now holds seven points, edging out Singapore on goal difference. Indonesia sits third with six points after three games [1, 2, 3]. Prior to this match, Indonesia had started strongly with wins over Cambodia and Timor-Leste, scoring eight goals and conceding just one in their first two matches [5, 4].
Indonesia coach John Herdman praised Vietnam’s quality, calling them "a very strong team" led by "a coach who is unbeaten and who has won tournaments in East Asia." He said the Vietnamese side is "well organised and fully committed to representing their country" [5]. Vietnam came into the tournament well prepared, having played seven unbeaten matches since June 22 before facing Indonesia [5].
On the same day as Vietnam’s win, Cambodia beat Timor-Leste 3-0 in Phnom Penh. However, neither side can advance to the semi-finals [1, 2, 3].
Vietnam’s final group stage match will be against Cambodia on August 7, while Singapore will host Indonesia that day [1, 2, 3]. Singapore requires only a draw against Indonesia to reach the semi-finals, while Indonesia must win to advance [3].
