Keyword: "Xuan Son"

Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice as Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 19 night, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory and a place in the final against Thailand.

Striker Nguyen Tien Linh and midfielder Tran Thi Thuy Trang have won the Golden Ball award for player of the year.

Striker Nguyen Xuan Son, recovering from a severe injury, will follow a tailored training and nutrition programme to support his rehabilitation.