Malaysia vs Vietnam Live Streaming, Kick-Off Time & TV Channels Guide - ASEAN Championship

After Thailand defeated Singapore 3-1 in the first leg of the first semifinal, attention now turns towards the reigning ASEAN champions Vietnam, who will take on Malaysia at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in the first leg of the second semifinal.

The Vietnam national football team was the second team after Thailand to qualify from the group stages without defeat, overcoming the likes of Indonesia, Cambodia, and Timor-Leste. They have conceded just one goal so far in the tournament, which shows that their defensive side of the game is quite strong, something that needs a tremendous effort to break down.

However, the focus is on their captain, Nguyen Quang Hai, who has faced criticism back home for his ineffective performances in the group stages. The Vietnam Football Federation President was swift to address the fact that they fully believe in their skipper and that one bad game doesn't define a player's legacy.

Meanwhile, the Malaysia national football team qualified as the Group B runners-up behind Thailand with 9 points, where their only loss in the group stages came at the hands of the War Elephants. The Malayan Tigers face a shortage of players ahead of this fixture, as most of their important pillars of the squad have been called back by the clubs as the ASEAN Championship is not a FIFA-recognized event.

Nevertheless, the Malaysia football team manager, Tan Cheng Hoe, has called for his players to believe in themselves and their abilities and acknowledged that overcoming a team like Vietnam would take something similar to what Cape Verde did to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The head-to-head record between the two teams reveals that Vietnam have the clear upper hand, but it is Malaysia who have won the previous two semifinal meetings against the Golden Star Warriors in this very competition. Either team would like to take a healthy lead to the second leg, which is set to be played at Vietnam's My Dinh National Stadium.

As the eyes are set on a thrilling semifinal first-leg encounter, let's explore the key details of where to watch Malaysia vs Vietnam so that you stay ready for the game.

Where to watch Malaysia vs Vietnam: Live Streaming Options

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Malaysia vs Vietnam: Match Information

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Stadium: Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium

Date: 16th August, 2026

Kick-Off Time (GMT): 1:00 PM

Referee: TBA

VAR Referee: TBA

Malaysia vs Vietnam: Injuries

There are no reported injuries from either camp ahead of this crucial ASEAN Championship 2026 semifinal first leg.