SEA fans erupt in reaction as Vietnam's national team could be eliminated from the Asian Cup.

The risk of Vietnam women's team's early exit from the 2026 Asian Cup sparks lively debate among many Southeast Asian fans, especially ahead of the major challenge named Japan in the final match.

The situation of Vietnam women's national team at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup is becoming tense after Group B concluded with unfavorable results. Uzbekistan women's team's 4-0 victory over Bangladesh helped the Central Asian representative rise to become one of the two best-performing third-placed teams, thereby securing a quarter-final ticket and making the race for Coach Mai Duc Chung and his team more difficult.

Uzbekistan concluded the group stage with 3 points and a goal difference of -2 but scored 4 goals, more than the 2 goals of Philippines – the third-placed team in Group A. Thanks to this, the Central Asian representative officially joins the group of best-performing third-placed teams. This development makes Group C, where Vietnam women's team is participating, more tense ahead of the final match.

After two matches, Vietnam women's team has 3 points along with 2 goals scored and 2 goals conceded. In the decisive match, the red-shirted team will face the championship contender Japan, who just stunned by defeating India 11-0. Given this difficult situation, many Southeast Asian fans have expressed concern about the Vietnamese representative's chances of advancing.

A fan commented:"The loss to Taiwan was disastrous. Vietnam is now in a tough position because Japan is very strong." Meanwhile, another person was more realistic, stating: "Getting points against Japan is almost impossible; Vietnam needs to do their utmost to limit goals conceded."

Nevertheless, there are optimistic views about Vietnam women's team's chances. A fan shared: "The match isn't over yet, so any scenario is possible. I believe the composure of the team that participated in the World Cup will help Vietnam women's team squeeze through the narrow gap to reach the next round." This viewpoint received much agreement from the fan community in the region.

Besides, many acknowledge the challenge for Coach Mai Duc Chung and his team is very significant. "The continental tournament is indeed fiercely competitive; Vietnam's national team faces disadvantage because the final match will be against one of the strongest contenders this year, Japan. Anyway, best of luck to Vietnam," a fan commented.

Despite concerns about elimination, many Southeast Asian fans still send encouragement to the red-shirted team before the crucial match. A supporter wrote: "Play well and deliver an exciting match, go forward Vietnam!" This is also the common expectation of many spectators in the region ahead of the predicted tough showdown with Japan.

Therefore, the match against Japan will be decisive for Vietnam women's team's journey at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. Despite facing an enormous challenge against a championship contender, Coach Mai Duc Chung and his team still have an opportunity if they play disciplinedly and limit goals conceded. Southeast Asian fans are also waiting for the red-shirted team to create a surprise in the final match.