The Vietnam team arrives in Kuala Lumpur, ready to face Malaysia.

The Vietnamese squad set off for Malaysia on the afternoon of August 13, commencing the final stages of preparation for the ASEAN Championship 2026 semifinal first leg against the home team.

The Vietnam team departed from Hanoi on a flight at 14:45 and landed in Kuala Lumpur at 19:10 local time the same day. As the airport was not crowded, coach Kim Sang Sik and his players quickly completed immigration procedures.

A day earlier, team leader Doan Anh Tuan had arrived in Malaysia to conduct advance work, reviewing logistical conditions and preparing necessary arrangements. Thanks to this, the process of receiving the team and traveling to the accommodation went smoothly.

Upon arriving in Kuala Lumpur, the Vietnam team received a warm welcome from many Vietnamese people living and working in Malaysia. The words of encouragement from the fans boosted the spirits of coach Kim Sang Sik and his players ahead of the important away match.

The host organizing committee also arranged thoughtful reception. The team's hotel is about an hour's drive from the airport and is also close to the training ground and match venue, convenient for professional preparation.

According to the plan, on the afternoon of August 14, the Vietnam team will have their first training session in Kuala Lumpur. This is one of the important training sessions for coach Kim Sang Sik to continue refining tactical plans before the semifinal.

The first leg of the semifinal between Malaysia and Vietnam will take place at 20:00 on August 16 (Vietnam time). After the away clash, the two teams will meet again in the second leg at My Dinh Stadium on August 19.

With proactive preparation and the support of fans, the Vietnam team is focusing all their efforts on achieving a favorable result in Kuala Lumpur, creating an advantage for the home second leg.