Malaysia and Vietnam met in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place playoff at the Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on Monday, October 5, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 WIB, as reported by CNN Indonesia. The bronze-final match preceded the tournament’s final between Indonesia and Thailand.
Bronze-Final Kick-Off at Gelora Bung Karno
The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place playoff brought together Malaysia and Vietnam at the Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on Monday, October 5, 2026, starting at 16:00 WIB, according to CNN Indonesia. The fixture served as the curtain-raiser for the tournament’s final match between host nation Indonesia and Thailand.
Fans watched the action through live streaming services provided by Vidio and YouTube Rans Entertainment, as detailed by CNN Indonesia. Vidio additionally offered exclusive streaming coverage of the bronze final, noting that Malaysia entered the match following a strong group stage run where the squad remained undefeated and did not concede a single goal.
Group Stage Paths to the Playoff
Both teams reached the third-place playoff after finishing second in their respective groups. Malaysia claimed second place in Group A behind Indonesia, matching the Garuda squad’s points and goal difference but falling short on goal productivity, CNN Indonesia reported. Vidio added that the Harimau Malaya squad posted a dominant 6-0 victory over Singapore in their final group fixture before missing out on the final.
In Group B, Vietnam finished behind Thailand. Vietnam recovered from an early deficit in that fixture, receiving goals from Nguyen Hai Long, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Dinh Bac, and Williams Minh Hoang to overturn the scoreline.
Malaysia absorbs pressure in scoreless first half
Aktualita.co reported that the match remained scoreless at 0-0 heading toward halftime, with Malaysia deploying a disciplined defensive block. Vietnam controlled possession during the opening fifteen minutes while Malaysia absorbed pressure and sought opportunities on the counterattack through forward Bergson. Patrik Le Giang, the Vietnam goalkeeper, stopped a low shot from Bergson as the Malaysian striker worked to test the opposing defense.
For Vietnam, Minh Hoang entered the playoff following a personal scoring milestone against Pakistan.
Where and how to watch the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 playoff?
Where was the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place playoff played?
The match took place at the Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on Monday, October 5, 2026, as reported by CNN Indonesia.
Which broadcasting platforms carried the live stream for Malaysia versus Vietnam?
CNN Indonesia and Vidio reported that viewers could watch the match via Vidio and YouTube Rans Entertainment.
How did Vietnam reach the third-place playoff match?
Malaysia secured a 1-0 victory over Vietnam courtesy of a goal by Fergus Tierney, claiming the bronze medal of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.