Vietnam has arrived, revealing their record against the Thailand national team in the SEA Games football final after capturing the championship on Thai soil. /
On 18 Dec 2025 GMT+7, here is a summary of the encounters between Thailand and Vietnam in the SEA Games football finals since the competition switched to under-23 teams in 2001.
The two teams have met four times in SEA Games finals using U23 squads. In the most recent 2025 final, Thailand led 2-0 at halftime but conceded two goals in the second half, then Vietnam came from behind to win 3-2 in extra time.
This means the "War Elephants" (Thailand national team) now have an equal record with Vietnam in U23 SEA Games finals: Thailand won the first two meetings, while Vietnam claimed victory in the last two, as follows.
2003 (Host - Vietnam): Vietnam 1-2 Thailand (golden goal / 90 minutes ended 1-1).
2005 (Host - Philippines): Thailand 3-0 Vietnam.
2021 (Host - Vietnam): Vietnam 1-0 Thailand.
2025 (Host - Thailand): Thailand 2-3 Vietnam (after extra time / 90 minutes ended 2-2).
