(Live football) - Vietnam’s futsal team begins their second group match in the 2026 Asian futsal tournament facing Lebanon.
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Although not yet at their best form, Vietnam’s futsal team secured the full 3 points against Kuwait in their opening match, gaining a significant advantage in the race for the quarterfinals in Group B. If they manage to defeat Lebanon in the second round, while Thailand likely beats Kuwait, the group’s outcome will be decided early, allowing Vietnam to qualify for the next round before the last match.
On the other hand, Lebanon’s futsal team faces a must-win situation after losing to Thailand to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive. Another defeat would almost certainly end their tournament journey prematurely.
Regarding team strength and head-to-head records, Vietnam’s futsal team is rated higher. In the 2025 qualifiers, coach Diego Giustozzi’s squad defeated Lebanon 4-0. However, Lebanon is now coached by Ricardo Iñiguez Calabuig, who emphasizes a tight, defense-oriented strategy after their 0-2 loss to Thailand.
For Vietnam’s futsal team, the close win over Kuwait served as an important wake-up call. Despite scoring 5 goals, the team showed defensive weaknesses and ball control issues. Coach Diego Giustozzi must address these problems promptly to aim for a more convincing victory against Lebanon.

