Reigning champions Vietnam will discover their group stage opponents for the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ on Thursday in Jakarta, marking the tournament’s 30th anniversary.
THE official draw for the 16th edition of the biennial ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ will take place at MNC’s Studio RCTI+ in Indonesia.
Vietnam, led by Kim Sang-sik, defeated seven-time champions Thailand in the 2024 final and will aim for a fourth title when the group phase begins on 24 July.
Eleven Southeast Asian nations will participate, with Brunei and Timor-Leste contesting a home-and-away playoff in June to determine the final spot in the 10-team group stage.
Group matches will run until 8 August in a home-and-away format.
The top two teams from each group will advance to semi-finals on 15 August, followed by a two-legged final on 22 and 26 August.
The ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ was launched in 1996 in Singapore, with Thailand claiming the inaugural title, and is widely regarded as the jewel of ASEAN football.
The official draw will be broadcast live across domestic TV networks and streaming platforms in participating nations, including RCTI+ in Indonesia and Astro Arena in Malaysia, as well as globally via the @aseanutdfc Facebook and YouTube channels.
