Park Hang Seo, Vietnam’s former head coach, praised the team’s determination and success after their triumphant ASEAN Cup campaign.

Businesses and organizations have announced rewards worth billions of dong (VND1 billion = US$39,000) for Vietnam’s national football team following their victory in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final.

Vietnam was crowned the well-deserved champions of the ASEAN Cup final after beating Thailand 3-2 in the second leg, securing their third title with a 5-3 aggregate score at Thailand's home ground, Rajamangala stadium,

Vietnam’s remarkable victory over Thailand in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final has been celebrated by global media, with ESPN and Reuters highlighting the team’s resilience.

Vietnam won 3-2 over Thailand in the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Championship final, at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 5.

In what was expected to be an ASEAN Championship final that would go down to the wire, the drama of extra-time and penalties ultimately was not required. Nonetheless, that did not stop the two finalists from combining to produce a sheer heart-stopper on Sunday -- as Vietnam prevailed in an epic second leg with a 3-2 win over Thailand at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium to win their third regional crown with a 5-3 aggregate triumph.