How is it possible? It was revealed that Vietnam has 10 players in the ASEAN Cup 2026 Best XI, while Thailand's national team has only one player.
On 9 Sep 2026 GMT+7, updates on the Thailand national team after finishing as runners-up in the ASEAN Cup 2026, marking their second consecutive runner-up title. In the final, they lost to Vietnam with a two-leg aggregate score of 2-4.
Recently, ASEAN United FC announced the ASEAN Cup 2026 Best XI, selected through fan votes. Vietnamese players made up 10 of the spots, while only one Thai player, Theerasilp Phayapimai, was included in a 4-3-3 formation.
Goalkeeper: Patrick Le Giang.
Defenders: Nguyen Van Vui, Dwan Van Hao, Nguyen Thanh Chung, Pham Xuan Manh.
Midfielders: Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Hai Long.
Forwards: Nguyen Dinh Bach, Nguyen Xuan Son, Theerasilp Phayapimai.
Fans from across ASEAN commented on the post in various ways, with most feeling the results were inappropriate or unfair.