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AFF Cup 2026 champions: Kim Sang-sik and the puzzle that started from the substitutes' bench
Core: Vietnam won AFF Cup 2024 after beating Thailand 3-2 in the second leg final, winning 5-3 on aggregate. Kim Sang-sik rebuilt the team around Nguyen Xuan Son. Key facts: - Vietnam claimed their third AFF Cup title (2008, 2018, 2024). - Nguyen Xuan Son scored 7 goals and became top scorer despite a fractured leg. - Kim Sang-sik replaced Philippe Troussier in May 2024. - The team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Source: ASEAN Football Federation; match reports, 5 January 2025 | Cross-checked: VuaBong.vn Related Q&A: Q: How many AFF Cup titles has Vietnam won? A: Three, in 2008, 2018, and 2024. Q: Who scored in the final? A: Vietnam's goals came from a team effort led by Nguyen Xuan Son and Nguyen Tien Linh. Q: What injury occurred? A: Nguyen Xuan Son suffered a broken leg during the second leg and was substituted off.
On the early morning of January 5, 2026, as the final whistle blew in Bangkok, Vietnam became AFF Cup champions for the third time. Kim Sang-sik, the South Korean coach appointed in May 2026, achieved what Philippe Troussier could not. This article examines how Kim rebuilt Vietnam's defensive structure, integrated naturalised striker Nguyen Xuan Son, and effectively used his substitutes to overcome Thailand in the final. The victory, however, masks a deeper problem: Vietnam's youth development system is still not strong enough to replace Son or sustain success at World Cup level. The title is a precious moment, but the real test lies ahead in Asian qualifying and beyond.
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