ASEAN Cup Blow: Nguyen Xuan Son Ruled Out of Vietnam Squad with Torn Thigh Muscle

Vietnam striker Nguyen Xuan Son has been ruled out of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 after suffering a severe thigh muscle tear. Meanwhile, a dramatic round of fixtures in Southeast Asia's Division 1 and Division 2 has delivered unexpected twists for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia.

2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup

09:09 - 28/09/2026

Nguyen Xuan Son Ruled Out with Severe Injury as FIFA Covers Travel Costs

Vietnam striker Nguyen Xuan Son is ruled out of action with a severe hamstring injury.

An MRI scan following the Philippines match confirmed that Nguyen Xuan Son has suffered a torn hamstring, ruling him out for four to six weeks. Head coach Kim Sang-sik has agreed to let the naturalised striker return home for treatment. He departed Indonesia at 1:30am on 29 September, landing at Noi Bai at 6:20am after a five-hour flight, with FIFA covering 100% of his travel costs.

Division 1 Drama: Indonesia and Malaysia Clash in Derby for Top Spot

Indonesia and Malaysia prepare to battle for top spot in a highly anticipated Division 1 derby.

The Nusantara derby between Indonesia and Malaysia will decide who claims top spot in Group A, with both sides currently tied on three points (Malaysia lead on goal difference with +3 compared to +2). In the group's other fixture, Singapore (ranked 148th) face Bangladesh (ranked 181st) as both nations search for their first points of the campaign.

Division 2: Cambodia Snatch Dramatic Win with 94th-Minute Wonder Strike

Cambodia players celebrate a dramatic late victory secured by a 94th-minute wonder goal.

A stunning 20-yard strike in the 94th minute from Sin Kakada secured a precious three points for Cambodia against Myanmar. Elsewhere, Hong Kong defeated Laos in front of an 18,873-strong crowd at the Kai Tak Stadium, leaving them needing just a single point against Brunei on 30 September to secure their place in the final.

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