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MCM for the First Leg Match between Vietnam and Nepal in the Final Round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers (Group F)

On the afternoon of October 8, at the meeting room of Binh Duong Stadium (Go Dau), Thu Dau Mot Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, the match coordination meeting was held ahead of the first-leg match between the Vietnam National Team and the Nepal National Team in Group F of the Final Round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on October 9.

Nepal National Team Arrives in Vietnam

On the evening of October 7, the Nepal national team, consisting of 23 players, arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and quickly completed immigration procedures before traveling to Thu Dau Mot City, Ho Chi Minh City. The team is preparing for the first-leg match of the final qualification round for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Group F), which will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on October 9 at Binh Duong Stadium (Go Dau).

Coach Kim Sang-sik apologizes to Vietnamese fans after the defeat to Malaysia

Speaking at the post-match press conference following the second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers against Malaysia, head coach Kim Sang-sik offered a sincere apology to Vietnamese fans and reaffirmed the team’s determination to move forward and focus on the upcoming matches.

Malaysia vs. Vietnam: The Strength of Naturalized Players

Opting for a defensive approach, the Vietnamese national team struggled to change the course of the match despite their best efforts, as the home side featured as many as nine high-quality naturalized players in their starting lineup.

Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The upcoming edition of Asia’s crown jewel – the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ – will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027, across three cities – the Kingdom’s capital Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, marking the two-year countdown to the 19th edition of the Continent’s most prestigious men’s football tournament.