Thailand tops Group B despite loss; Vietnam advances to bronze match

Thailand advanced to the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final as Group B winners despite a 1–2 defeat to the Philippines on October 2, 2026, in Bandung. The result did not affect Thailand's standing, as they had already secured progression through earlier victories against Pakistan (4–0) and Vietnam (2–0). Thailand finished Group B with 6 points and a +5 goal differential, ahead of Vietnam on head-to-head record. Thailand will face Indonesia in the final at Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, on October 5, 2026.

Vietnam finished as Group B runners-up with 6 points after defeating Pakistan 4–2 in their final group match. The Golden Star Warriors fell behind early when Mohib Ullah scored in the 31st minute, but recovered in the second half. Nguyen Hai Long equalized in the 50th minute, Nguyen Hoang Duc put Vietnam ahead 2–1 in the 57th minute, Nguyen Dinh Bac extended the lead to 3–1 in the 80th minute, and Williams Minh Hoang added a fourth goal in stoppage time. Pakistan briefly reduced the deficit to 3–2 in the 88th minute but could not prevent Vietnam's victory. Vietnam's second-place finish, despite matching Thailand's 6-point haul, was determined by goal differential and head-to-head record.

Vietnam will compete in the third-place match against Malaysia on October 5, 2026, at 16:00 WIB. The Philippines finished third in Group B with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss), while Pakistan finished fourth with 1 point. The bronze match offers both Vietnam and Malaysia the opportunity to secure third place in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.